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Police report: one recruit accepted, new state crime-reporting system, and recent burglary arrests

Arlington City Council · November 11, 2025

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Summary

The police department reported hiring progress, adoption of a state crime-reporting system, a full evidence inventory and a recent apprehension of a prolific burglar using drones and canines; one entry-level officer was expected to start Dec. 1.

Mike, presenting the police quarterly report, said the department offered a position that an entry-level officer accepted and who is scheduled to start Dec. 1, filling one of three vacancies. He highlighted successful community events with no major incidents and said the department is implementing a state-required crime-reporting system to standardize crime data submissions.

Mike credited 'graveyard crews' (night-shift teams) with apprehending a prolific burglar who had struck several incidents, noting the use of drones and K-9 units to recover a bulk of stolen items. Records and evidence staff completed a 100% inventory of the evidence room and reported no discrepancies.

The presentation was informational; there were no policy votes attached to this report.