Westfield officials report rising emergency calls, police HQ progress and construction season updates Fire and police chiefs reported increased runs and calls for service in February and construction milestones: the fire department described plans for temporary Station 82 and turnout performance, while the police chief described progress at the new police headquarters and upcoming trail patrol expansions; public works outlined pothole and major roadwork schedules.

Westfield's emergency calls are skyrocketing, and exciting updates on the new police headquarters and vital construction projects are just around the corner!

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Westfield council says police are stepping up response after recent spike in car thefts Mayor and town administrator said the police department is using staff, undercover patrols, 25 license-plate readers and drones after a six-week rise in vehicle thefts; council urged coordination with state legislators and continued committee attention.

Westfield's mayor announces a robust police response to a troubling spike in vehicle thefts, including undercover patrols and advanced technology like drones and license plate readers.

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Board awards public–private build-operate-transfer agreement for Westfield Police Headquarters to Garmong After a public hearing with no remonstrations, the board approved a resolution awarding a build-operate-transfer (BOT) public–private agreement for the Westfield Police Headquarters project to Garmong Development; staff said the guaranteed maximum price came in about $1.1 million under budget.

The Westfield Board of Public Works just greenlit a groundbreaking $1.1 million under-budget agreement for a new police headquarters, paving the way for enhanced public safety!

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Westfield Council introduces ordinance banning motorized scooters and bikes in parks Council responds to public safety concerns by banning motorized scooters and bikes on park trails.

Westfield Council takes a bold step to boost public safety by banning motorized scooters and bicycles from park pathways after alarming incidents raised community concerns.

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Westfield Police Department announces retirements and new K9 handlers Assistant Chief Grimes highlights retirements and new canine team assignments at Westfield Police.

Big changes are afoot in Westfield's police department as they honor a beloved 32-year veteran while welcoming new canine officers to enhance community safety!

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Westfield City Council approves property sale for upgraded public safety training facility Council approves intergovernmental transfer of training facility to Hamilton County for improvements.

Westfield's latest board meeting revealed exciting plans for infrastructure upgrades, including a new public safety training center and essential road improvements!

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Westville reports increased EMS calls and plans new fee for nursing home responses Westville addresses rising EMS calls to care facilities and proposes charging fees.

Westfield's latest meeting reveals alarming trends in emergency services and ambitious plans to tackle rising costs for taxpayers—are fees on the horizon for non-emergency calls?

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Westfield welcomes seven new police officers in heartfelt swearing-in ceremony Westfield welcomes seven new police officers, honoring their commitment to community safety and service.

Westfield is strengthening its commitment to public safety by welcoming seven new police officers in a heartfelt swearing-in ceremony!

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