Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
BOURBON — Bourbon Police Department (BPD) Chief William “Bill” Martin updated the Bourbon Town Council on the November 2022 monthly activity report during the December meeting.
Chief Martin reported 701 Daily Log Entries.
The BPD Activity Report for November 2022 included 3 accidents reported, 7 uniform traffic tickets, 1 ordinance tickets, 37 school patrols, 4 written warnings, 42 verbal warnings, 0 vehicle identification checks, 62 traffic details including radar checks, 3 motorist assists, 7 attempts to locate and 13 foot patrols.
The BPD Criminal Activity Report for November 2022 included 0 felony arrests, 3 misdemeanor arrests, 11 case reports assigned, and 8 alarms.
The BPD Administrative and General Report included 91 office details, 0 firearms applications, 1 record checks / processing, 8 general complaints, 28 requests for service, 117 security checks, 54 public contacts, 21 assists to other agencies, 1 animal complaints, 1 notice served, 4 doors or windows found open, 3 family disturbance complaints, 5 suspicious persons or vehicles, and 12 calls to 9-1-1.
In other news, Chief Martin requested that the Council waive probationary pay for new hires. President Ward Byers asked if the request was temporary or permanent, Chief Martin answered permanent. The hope is that waiving the probationary period of lower pay will help Bourbon remain competitive in the hiring process. The request was approved.
Chief Martin and Town of Bourbon Attorney Alex Hoover are also collaborating on changes to the application regarding reimbursements to the Town of Bourbon should an officer complete Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Training and then leave the BPD. A pro-rated schedule of reimbursements according to how many years an officer serves on the force and what potential expenses are reimbursable is being finalized by Hoover; who recommended that the Council review those once completed before they make a decision.
The Council will review those potential changes at the January meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 10 at 6 p.m. in the Bourbon Town Hall located at 104 E. Park Avenue, Bourbon.
