Vestal Police update residents on crime in the town
The department called the event a Community Roll Call, and was led by police chief, Stace Kintner.
Kintner went through slide show, detailing the trends of local crime and the department's response to it.
Such as how over 20% more motor vehicle accidents occur in the town when Binghamton University is in session.
The overall number of calls for service continues to increase year after year, this year, the agency received over 19,300 calls.
Kintner encouraged residents to download the app Crime Watch and search for Vestal Police, to stay up to date on the agency's announcements.
'Traditionally, there's been a hesitation to really share with people what's going on. Cause you obviously don't want to increase concerns. I look at it in the opposite end. Like, I look at it as, I'm going to tell you what's going on. I'm going to tell you how we're combating it right,' says Kintner.
Kintner says he's proud that the department currently has 43 officers, which is the most its ever had.
You can view the entire annual report yourself, by checking the 'about us' section online at TownOfVestalPolice.org.
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