Keeping Clayton’s streets, homes safe

Here is a brief update on public safety in Clayton. Our police department is fully staffed. Officers Borman, Wayne and Fragga are progressing nicely through their field training. Once field training is completed each officer will be able to fill a work shift, which will relieve some of the pressure on our fully trained officers. In the meantime, Chief Chris Thorsen continues to saddle up and patrol during the day.
For nearly two decades our police department, along with the majority of police departments around the country, has used Ford’s Crown Victoria Police Interceptor as its patrol car. In 2011 Ford discontinued this model and police departments everywhere are having to adapt.
We just approved the purchase of a new Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicle, basically a police version of the Ford Explorer. You may have seen these police cars popping up in some of the neighboring cities. It may be a month or so before the vehicle is outfitted and on our streets.
Fire safety: At our last city council meeting Chief Jeff Carman from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District addressed the city to let us know that Station 11 in Clayton is scheduled to be opened in December. There had been rumors that the station would re-open in August and the chief wanted to set proper expectations.
Council race update: Just a reminder that the nomination period is open for anyone who is interested in running for Clayton City Council. Elections packets can be picked up at Clayton City Hall.
Contact Mayor Stratford at hstratford@ci.clayton.ca.us