CAPE CHARLES, VA – In a comprehensive report released by the Cape Charles Police Department, the weekly, monthly, and annual activities for the year 2023 showcase a commitment to community safety and proactive policing.
Weekly Highlights
The Cape Charles Police Department responded to 38 calls for service within the town limits and assisted the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office on four occasions. The officers conducted building checks, issued traffic summons, addressed code violations, and completed foot patrols. Notably, there were two interactions involving golf carts, highlighting the diverse responsibilities of law enforcement in a community-oriented approach.
Monthly Overview (December)
During the month of December, the police department received 100 calls for service within Cape Charles, extending their support outside town limits five times. Misdemeanor arrests numbered one, with a notable 39 traffic summons issued. The engagement with the community included 19 golf cart interactions, 22 parking tickets issued, and 77 building checks. Officers dedicated 46 hours to foot patrols, contributing to the overall safety and security of the town.
Annual Report (2023)
The CCPD responded to 1,423 calls for service within the town and 60 calls outside its limits, the total number of service calls amounted to 1,483. Felony arrests numbered 34, with 79 misdemeanor arrests and 949 traffic summonses issued. The officers diligently performed 524 parking ticket transactions and completed 539 building checks. Foot patrols within the town accounted for 516 hours, emphasizing the department’s commitment to maintaining a visible presence for community safety.
Long-term Trends
The report provides a glimpse into the increasing demand for police services over the years. Since 2014, the total calls for service have seen a steady rise, reaching 1,483 in 2023. The commitment to public safety is evident in the consistent effort demonstrated by the Cape Charles Police Department.
Whats this i hear about two ccpd officers suspended for using excessive force??
I had heard that a citizen was tazed (sic?) 6 times and is filing a law suit against the town for damages.
True? I really do not know.
Wayne,
I think your thought process on this is spot on and it will serve our community well.
Thank you.
Regarding excessive force, I don’t believe they use enough forces!
If someone was tazed 6 times, I’m impressed that the officer, feeling frustrated by the individuals lack of control, didn’t shoot the suspect!
They certainly don’t want to try that misbehaving in Virginia Beach, they are not real big on taxing.
Lack of control? So what happened?
I don’t know what happened but when an individual is instructed by Law Enforcement to calm down, and they resist, repeatedly, it’s unexcusable!
Law Enforcement is ask to be transparent, to be accommodating and friendly ..
and when someone is being detained, and misbehaving, everyone has an opinion about what the officer should have done differently!
We look to Law Enforcement to protect us .. and police officers shouldn’t have to put up with abuse and disrespect from the citizens they are protecting!
I agree with you whole heartedly on Law Enforcement dealing with individuals that do not abide by the wishes of an officer. Number one, it is a safety to issue to the officer as we’ll as to the citizen.
Yes, Law Enforcement is here to protect us. On another note I am a big fan of our Cape Charles Police Force. I support them and I will continue to support them. I think they really have their hands full in during the summer months and that they have handled things quite well.
The challenge here is that we do not have a full understanding of what
transpired on this local event. It is my understanding that there is a body camera that will bring to light the full scenario.
Hopefully, the CCPD was correct in their actions. If not, this could lead to charges agains the CCPD. Let’s hope not. As a true Patriot to this Nation and to our wonderful Eastern Shore I personally would like to know the truth on these matters. We all deserve the truth. The courts will adjudicate this matter in due course.
If there was a miss-step by the CCPD this would be a tragedy. Not only to our community but to the very foundation of the law.
To finish up here, the truth will come out and to the Good Officers of the CCPD we appreciate all of your efforts.