Longmont weighs 10-year public-safety tax measure
Longmont officials are discussing a possible 10-year public-safety tax measure estimated to raise $96.62 million, with a council session set for Aug. 11.
Police Staffing
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La Cygne police chief resigns as city adds newly trained full-time officer
La Cygne Police Chief Zachary Mathies announced his resignation July 27, with Aug. 6 scheduled as his final day. Joshua Higgins has also joined the department as a newly trained full-time officer.
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Torrance Adopts $583.4 Million Budget for Fiscal 2026-27
Torrance City Council adopted a $583.4 million budget that protects core services, emphasizes police and fire staffing, and delays some projects.
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Abilene Data-Center Growth Tests Housing, Streets and Police Capacity
Abilene’s Stargate data-center expansion is driving economic growth while adding pressure to housing, police staffing and major street-repair needs.
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Redwood City adopts $410.6 million fiscal 2026-27 budget
The Redwood City Council approved a $410.6 million spending plan, a five-year capital plan and two restored police positions on June 22.
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Northglenn voters will decide public-safety sales-tax increase for police and 911 upgrades
Northglenn City Council voted in July to place a proposed public-safety sales-tax increase on the November 2026 ballot. The proposal would support additional police staffing and 911 upgrades if voters approve it.
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Fountain Valley Makes Police Hiring Incentives Permanent
Fountain Valley will keep offering bonuses to police officers and dispatchers after a recruitment pilot brought 16 new personnel to the department.
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Taylorsville Sets Annexation Hearing as Police Budget Advances
Taylorsville officials set an August 4 hearing on a proposed annexation while advancing a 2026-27 budget with expanded police staffing.
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Albany releases violence-prevention strategy, reports 15 new police officers
Albany’s July 24 progress report outlines 30 recommendations across four policy areas, a data-driven violence-prevention strategy and city-reported police staffing gains.
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St. Cloud proposed DOJ grant leaves $60,000 gap in city documents
St. Cloud proposed a competitive DOJ grant for 10 officers, dispatch equipment and a drone, while city documents list different project totals.
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Wichita OKs applying for DOJ DART grant to add 50 downtown officers
Wichita City Council approved police to apply for DOJ COPS Hiring Program funding for DART—50 officers targeting violent crime and nuisance issues in downtown, Delano and Broadway.