Summary
Sworn staffing is up from 128 to 150 officers; the chief says the department needs roughly 200 as the city grows, and four frozen positions are proposed to be unfunded.
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Four police officer positions unfrozen; an additional ten positions requested for FY 2027/28.
Residents benefiting from falling crime and an 86% homicide solve rate.
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City Council — May 26, 2026
Sworn staffing is up from 128 to 150 officers; the chief says the department needs roughly 200 as the city grows, and four frozen positions are proposed to be unfunded.
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