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15 March 2025

Altoona Police See Drop in Emergency Calls, Rise in Chases and Citations

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Altoona Police See Drop in Emergency Calls, Rise in Chases and Citations

Emergency calls are slightly down in Altoona, while police chases, traffic stops, and citations are up.

The police department says there were ten police chases last year, compared to two in 2023. Altoona police also report fewer use of force events, with only ten in 2024. Police chief Kelly Bakken says the department’s goal is to keep use of force as low as possible.

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