The circumstance exists in Riley County where Part I and violent crime rates have decreased but the jail population is at the maximum. Brian Peete, Riley County Police Director, said, "We are at the point now that we are looking at purchasing cots to put into the A-pod area."
Peete noted Part I crimes in August were 19% below the five year average and 21.% year to date. Both Part I violent and property crimes were below the five year average.
Traffic is a concern and will continue to be enforced primarily through education.
There are traffic light cameras including license plate readers in strategic areas in the county that help everything from silver alerts to general crimes to a separate camera system in Aggieville for security purposes.
Where the female jail population is concerned RCPD is paying for five to seven people that are being housed in jails in other counties.
DUI's were also up slightly in the county.
Peete provided the information this week to the Manhattan City Commission.