August 2017 Police Report
Jerome Police Statistics:
In the month of August 2017, the Jerome Police Department responded and handled over 121 calls for service including traffic stops and traffic accidents. There were 202 police reports made, 64 traffic citations and warnings issued, 7 traffic crashes with no injury, no hit and run accidents and no warrant arrests.
Patrol Activity:
Patrol Officers checked homes of residents over 56 times during the month of August using our Vacation Watch Program. There were no reports taken for attempted burglary or for burglary to a motor vehicle and no home invasions. The municipal building, garage, library and park were checked a total of 60 times
Training:
Police Officer Nick Byerline has almost completed his in-service training and will be out on patrol by the first week of October. Corey Reynolds has completed his in-service training and has been on patrol answering calls and taking reports.
Equipment:
The new Toyota truck is finally finished with all of the equipment installed. We just ordered four tasers for the department with the money that was raised from donations for the Equipment Program. Sangamon County will be training our officers in the use of the taser and a policy will be set in place to reference the use of the new devices.