Police report: narcotics down but larceny up; replacement patrol vehicle moved to consent

Kennesaw's police department presented August 2026 public safety statistics and a request to replace a patrol vehicle.

"For the August 2026 crime stats, there was an increase during this or excuse me, a decrease this period, in drug, narcotic offenses. There were 31 this period. There were 41 last period," a police representative said, listing other figures including 839 calls for service, 1,434 self-initiated activities, 541 citations, 575 warnings and 86 arrests. The officer also reported 113 accidents during the month, seven with injuries, 14 hit-and-runs and one hit-and-run with injuries.

The department asked permission to purchase a replacement for a 2019 Ford Explorer XLT whose engine failed; staff said the vehicle has about 86,000 miles and that Ford recommended against engine replacement given the vehicle's age and mileage. Funds for the replacement were described as available through budget savings and proceeds from surplused items (radios, body cameras and decommissioned vehicles). The mayor moved the vehicle purchase to the consent agenda.