January was a welcome month for the Cadiz Police Department, which saw reprieve in several criminal categories during the stretch.
That’s according to Chief Tyler Thomas, who noted during Tuesday night’s Cadiz City Council meeting that the agency had to investigate only 29 cases, leading to just five arrests.
This is despite the fact more than 500 calls for service were answered, setting the pace at 6,000-plus for the year.
Thomas also said that of the 66 traffic stops made, only 31 citations were issued — a rate lower than 50% — and that inclement weather didn’t cause the typical, expected problems.
Furthermore, the Cadiz Police Department will be accommodating an intern this semester through Murray State University in one Lukis Stroupe.
Council members also approved for Thomas and the department to surplus a trio of vehicles no longer in service: two Ford Explorers and a Crown Victoria. He said all three are of “high mileage” with “high wear and tear,” and no longer safe for police work.
One of the Ford Explorers, perhaps a 2006 or 2007 model, was the last vehicle bought under the leadership of former Police Chief Hollis Alexander, and it served as a Parks & Recreation automobile before Thomas’ old car was decommissioned from police and offered as the replacement.
Thomas asked for sealed bids to be advertised for these vehicles, as opposed to public auction, and this was granted.
