Summary
The police department was set to brief the committee on its Drone as First Responder program, police radio encryption, a Real Time Crime Center, and staffing levels. These programs affect how quickly police can respond to incidents and how the department uses surveillance technology.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not specified in the meeting.
Residents could see faster or better-informed police responses if these programs move forward.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Police & Fire Committee (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
The police department was set to brief the committee on its Drone as First Responder program, police radio encryption, a Real Time Crime Center, and staffing levels. These programs affect how quickly police can respond to incidents and how the department uses surveillance technology.
Police & Fire Committee (Regular) - Jul 6, 2026
Belleville is at 76 officers after a lateral hire, but two retirements this fall will drop it to 74. Five academy candidates are in final hiring stages, and new recruits should be working solo by early next year. It takes about eight months to replace one officer.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 20, 2026
Two experienced officers, Artez Hardin and Brett Weingardner, join the department as probationary hires — a boost to staffing.
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