By Abigail Roberts
The Stanford Police Department (SPD) conducted 204 traffic stops in June, according to a monthly report.
SPD reported a total of 690 CAD (Computer-aided dispatch) activities in June. There were 24 incidents/cases opened including theft, assault, domestic, drug-related and other criminal activity requiring further investigation than a typical call for service.
SPD officers responded to 19 traffic collisions, 6 of which were injury-involved collisions.
There were 15 arrests made in June on charges including drug possession, DUI-related offenses, public intoxication, domestic violence assault, traffic-related incidents and multiple outstanding warrant services.
SPD Chief Zach Middelton informed Stanford City Council members that the department has hired Leevi Warren as a new police recruit in light of Captain Jeremy Garrison’s retirement, which took effect June 1.
“Warren was an intern with the police department when he was in high school and maintained a good relationship and interest int eh department after high school while attending college and beginning a career in fire service,” Middleton said. “Upon becoming age eligible, he decided to join our agency and we are glad to have him and to see the investment we put into our youth pay off.”
SPD is currently seeking both certified and non-certified applicants (with certified officers having priority) to fill the other vacancy the department has due to a recruit choosing not to continue in the academy, Middleton said.
OFFICER SPOTLIGHT
Below are the top 3 officers in their respective categories for June:
Total activity: 1. B. McIntosh; 2. J. Williams; 3. P. Middleton
Total reports: 1. J. Eldridge; 2. J. Williams; 3. M. Southerland
Enforcement: 1. B. McIntosh; 2. M. Southerland; 3. J. Milburn
The Stanford Fire Department responded to 59 calls for service in June.
SFD responded to multiple natural gas related calls, including a significant incident involving a natural gas leak at an apartment complex. Due to the severity of the leak and resulting carbon monoxide levels, SFD evacuated the entire complex and treated residents for carbon monoxide poisoning.
SFD also responded to flooding-related incidents in the city caused by heavy rainfall. One of those calls required the rescue of a person trapped on top of their vehicle on Frontier Boulevard.
SFD responded to the following calls for service in June:
• assault – 1
• breathing problems – 2
• Cancelled – 9
• carbon monoxide release – 1
• chest pain – 1
• citizen assist/service call – 10
• confined cooking/appliance fire – 1
• controlled burning (authorized) – 3
• convulsions/seizures – 1
• fall – 1
• fire alarm – 2
• gas leak/gas odor – 1
• heart problems – 2
• hemorrhage/laceration – 1
• law enforcement – 1
• motor vehicle collision – 6
• no incident found upon arrival/location error – 1
• overdose/poisoning – 1
• person in water (standing water/lake) – 1
• psychological behavior issues – 1
• sick case – 3
• smoke investigation – 2
• standby request – 1
• trash/rubbish fire – 2
• unconscious victim – 1
• unknown problem – 1
SFD personnel were active in the community in June and reported the following community outreach activities:
• participated in a community safety event at the Lincoln County Library, where SFD certified Car Seat Technicians performed car seat installations and inspections for local families;
• partnered with Walmart for a second safety event, during which SFD members distributed fire prevention education materials and carbon monoxide safety information. SFD technicians also conducted car seat installations and inspections during the event.
“These events allowed us to engage directly with the public and promote important life-saving safety practices,” said SFD Chief Scott Maples.
Maples said SFD is currently applying for a $184,000 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. If awarded, the grant would be used to replace the department’s current SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus).
“We are hopeful for a positive response and expect to hear back on the status of the grant in the coming months,” Maples said.
Maples told City Council members SFD is currently understaffed, resulting in gaps in coverage.
“We are actively in the application process to fill several vacant firefighter positions,” Maples said. “We hope to bring on additional personnel soon to help strengthen our staffing and improve our ability to respond effectively to calls.”
