By 1808Delaware
A monthly police report can appear to be little more than a page of numbers. Powell’s report for July, however, offers a broader picture of officers responding to emergencies, watching over homes, preparing for difficult situations and working directly with local families.
The Powell Police Department handled 1,697 calls for service during the month, according to information included in City Manager Andy White’s report to Powell City Council on Tuesday night. Of those calls, 434 were dispatched and 65 resulted in police reports.
Officers made eight adult arrests and no juvenile arrests. The department also reported that no officer used force during July.
Traffic enforcement remained a visible part of the department’s work. Officers conducted 136 traffic stops and recorded 24 traffic citations associated with crashes. Seven traffic crashes occurred during the month.
The department also responded to 37 false alarms and recorded 10 stacked calls, representing periods when multiple calls required attention at the same time.
Patrols Close to Home
Some of July’s activity took place without an emergency call or traffic stop. Officers completed 94 preventive patrols, placing police in neighborhoods and other areas as a precautionary presence. The department also conducted 71 house watches, a service that allows residents to request additional attention for their homes while they are away. Six calls were referred to the department’s Crisis Intervention Team. Those referrals connect people experiencing mental health crises with officers trained to recognize and respond to situations in which care, communication and specialized assistance may be needed.
Training for Difficult Moments
Powell officers completed 63 hours of training during July. The month’s training covered incident command through the department’s DTU program, fatal fire investigations, human trafficking and a review of police pursuits. The subjects reflect the variety of situations officers may encounter, from coordinating a large emergency response to recognizing victims of exploitation.
Safety Camp and a Lasting Tribute
Community engagement also played a significant role in the department’s July schedule. Officers installed nine child safety seats, helping families ensure that seats were properly positioned and secured. The department also held its annual Safety Camp during the week of July 6, giving children an opportunity to learn about personal and community safety directly from local first responders.
July also brought a moment of remembrance. Memorial license plates honoring Sergeant Travis Dennison were dedicated on July 15, National Glioblastoma Day. The dedication placed Dennison’s name and service at the center of a statewide day recognizing the aggressive form of brain cancer.
Together, the month’s statistics reflect work that ranged from arrests and traffic enforcement to preventive patrols, specialized training and personal connections with Powell residents. Behind the numbers was a police department active both in responding to problems and in preparing for those that might come next.
