Major requests increased contracted patrol hours; council seeks more in-town presence
August 27, 2026 | Coggon, Linn County, Iowa
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Major Chris Smith addressed the council to discuss patrol hours in town and requested additional contracted hours during the Aug. 27 special meeting. The transcript records the request but does not specify a numeric increase or a proposed contract amendment.
Council members expressed a desire to see officers spending more time in town rather than focused on Highway 13. The record does not show a formal directive, vote, or budget allocation at this meeting; no timeline or staffing breakdown was provided in the transcript.
Council members expressed a desire to see officers spending more time in town rather than focused on Highway 13. The record does not show a formal directive, vote, or budget allocation at this meeting; no timeline or staffing breakdown was provided in the transcript.
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