Riley County crime trends up + RCPD blotters/jail scandal & county admin/budget/taxes/veto pressures + property tax special session
Key Questions
What crime trends are being reported in Riley County?
February crime statistics showed a 30% year-over-year increase. The Riley County Police Department is addressing these trends through community programs and investigations.
What is the RCPD doing for community engagement?
The department is hosting Coffee with a Cop events and sharing holiday weekend safety tips on seatbelts and life jackets. These initiatives aim to build public trust and awareness.
What recent incidents is RCPD investigating?
Officers are looking into an alleged computer crime where a woman lost $1,300 and an aggravated assault near Claflin in Manhattan. Reports were filed and investigations are active.
What budget discussions are happening for RCPD?
Chief Peete is holding a 2027 budget town hall to address department needs. This comes amid broader county administrative and tax pressures.
How is Pottawatomie County handling local issues?
The Board of Supervisors met on May 11 to discuss hires, tax abatements, and road projects. These efforts are part of ongoing county administration amid state vetoes like HB2043.
RCPD Peete 2027 budget town hall; Feb crime +30% YoY; Potta BOS May11 hires/tax abatements/roads; Kelly veto HB2043. New: $1,300 computer fraud case in Ogden; RCPD Coffee with a Cop; holiday safety tips (seatbelts/life jackets); aggravated assault near Claflin.