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To: City Council
From: Justin Williams
CC: Anette Spickard, City Manager
Date: 9/3/2020
Re: Monthly Department Report
Personnel Changes
Sgt. Seth Arrasmith attended ARCON Arrest Techniques and Defensive Tactics (AT/DT) training in Meridian, Idaho from November 26, 2018 thru December 7, 2018. Idaho POST Academy has revamped
the entire POST curriculum including the AT/DT segment. As an Idaho POST Academy certified instructor, Sgt. Arrasmith was required to attend the training prior to instructing others.
Officer Chase McPherson is in Phase 3 of the McCall Police Department’s FTO Program. After completion of the program he will begin working a normal patrol schedule.
Officer Mary Ruskovich is in Phase 1 of the McCall Police Department’s FTO Program. She will attend the POST 16-week academy beginning January 7, 2019. Upon her completion of the
academy, she will complete the final phases of the FTO program prior beginning a regular patrol schedule.
The McCall Police Department continues to accept applications for the position of Patrol Officer. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Grant Update
The McCall Police Department received City Council Approval to participate in FFY19 TEGPA and SWET Grants. Officers are working an Impaired Driving Grant from December 13, 2018 to January
3, 2019. Additional grants will announced throughout the year.
Lt. Dallas Palmer is working with Idaho Transportation Department equip patrol vehicles with Mobile Data Terminals (MDT’s). Pending the approval of the Grant Application and the cooperation
of the Valley County Information Technology Department, the implementation of this project should occur during FY19.
Community Events
The McCall Police Department continues to accept unwanted or expired prescription and over the counter medications Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. excluding weekends and holidays.
Calls for Service
At the time of this writing December Calls for Service were unavailable. The December Calls for Services will be provided as a Handout at the January 3, 2019, McCall City Council Meeting.