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Tag: Captain Beckett

September 29, 2023 10:25 AM

Hi all, hope this finds you well. I know it is hard to believe (since I still see 80's in the forecast) but…winter is coming! I love it when it gets colder. I don’t know if it is the chill in the air, the death of mosquitoes, or being on the cusp of the holiday season that does it for me, but it … [read more]

June 29, 2023 10:54 AM

Hello everyone and Happy Summer! Recently, I have been fielding a few phone calls from concerned citizens, many of them have common complaints that I hear frequently. Speeding and panhandling are among the most notable thus far. Also, ‘tis the season for the #1 complaint: Illegal fireworks. … [read more]

December 8, 2022 12:22 PM

Happy Holidays! I hope this finds you all well and staying warm. First of all, I want to thank you all for your commitment to safety. After I wrote last time about the spike in vehicle thefts and burglaries in the west district, you all responded by being diligent about locking up your … [read more]

November 2, 2022 8:23 AM

Hi all, I realize it has been a while since I’ve posted. Hope your summers were mostly pleasant and your autumns are trending that way as well. Unfortunately, I write with some troubling news. The west district has a band of thieves in our midst. I have seen them on video trying door … [read more]

August 12, 2022 10:51 AM

Last Friday, gun shots rang out in the West District. When this happens, dispatch airs alert tones over our air indicating that something serious has happened. Sometimes it’s a panic alarm, sometimes it is someone armed with a weapon during a fight and sometimes it is someone with a gun. After 17 … [read more]

May 9, 2022 10:45 AM

I just want to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Kelly Beckett and I am the new West District Captain. I come to you from the South District where I served for over 3 years as the Patrol Operations Lieutenant. Before that I was a Detective Sergeant with our Burglary Crime Unit. I am … [read more]

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