Public safety

Described masked men photographing shoppers and a VIN number at Trader Joe's and asked what the city will do about safety at the Towne Center.

A 55-year resident describing worsening homelessness near the Metro right-of-way, a 3 a.m. incident outside his home, and lost private security cameras.

Asked what the city will do about public safety with more traffic and visitors drawn to the mall area.

A neighborhood watch captain suggested patrol cars be assigned to consistent neighborhoods, vary schedules, and engage more with residents.

Called for more sheriff funding over speed trailers and travel, and criticized the water bill legislation.

Whose father was murdered at Don Knabe Regional Park in 2025, implored the council to keep or increase the safety budget.

Strongly opposed any cuts to sheriff deputies, Sky Knight, or private patrols, citing crime in her neighborhood watch area near Liberty Park.

Opposed any cuts to public safety, citing her family's repeated burglaries and slow response times.

A neighborhood watch captain who read a text about a home invasion where police took 30 minutes to arrive, urging the task force and council to reconsider safety cuts.

Spoke about feeling unsafe after being harassed at her home following a recall petition, alleging a stalker and inadequate police response.

Asked for a real solicitor ordinance with fines like neighboring cities, noted no permits have been issued this year, flagged rising home burglaries, and suggested checking burglary times against patrol hours.

Presented burglary data by neighborhood watch zone, said promised license plate readers and camera rebates haven't materialized, and described his neighborhood's $7,000 self-funded camera network now facing removal.