Six new police officers sworn in
Summary
The issue paper notes DPD has 150 of 167 authorized sworn officers and handles 94,000+ calls a year — a reminder that staffing shortages shape what the department can take on.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adding fire companies, hiring 15-20 personnel, and building a new fire station would carry significant future costs if not phased in now.
Residents rely on adequately staffed police response.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - May 13, 2026
Six new officers — Amadou Ndiaye, Joseph Sylvia, Abram Warner, Travis Coleman, Robert Clark, and Seth Soliz — were sworn in during National Police Week, boosting department staffing after academy graduation.
City Council Work Session - Feb 28, 2026
The fire chief said Davenport runs 5,000 more calls a year than Cedar Rapids with ten companies instead of eleven, and recommended a phased hiring plan plus a shared police-fire drone first responder program to reduce call loads. Finding a new police chief after the current chief's retirement was also flagged as a top priority.
City Council - Jan 28, 2026
The issue paper notes DPD has 150 of 167 authorized sworn officers and handles 94,000+ calls a year — a reminder that staffing shortages shape what the department can take on.
City Council - Jan 14, 2026
The department swore in six new officers and recognized a batch of recent academy hires — a sign the city is working to rebuild police staffing.
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