# Committee of the Whole Meeting, July 13

The City Council Committee of the Whole meeting held on July 13, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing the city's second quarter crime statistics, including violent crimes, aggravated assaults, commercial and residential burglaries, motor vehicle thefts, arsons, and homicides. The police department reported a 23% year-to-date reduction in overall crime but noted increases in aggravated assaults (31%) and commercial robberies (33%). The discussion included details on clearance rates, ongoing investigations, and community policing efforts such as frequent business checks and wellness visits to mitigate repeat offenses. The council also discussed staffing challenges within the police department, emphasizing the need to restore incentives like signing bonuses and shift differentials to attract and retain officers. Towards the end, the council moved into a closed session to discuss economic development and attorney-client privilege matters. No specific procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were detailed in the public portion of the meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** July 14, 2026

### Sources
- [Committee of the Whole Meeting, July 13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw29uOMojKA) - CITY TV 19