Commerce Police Responded To 2,564 Calls In October

Those calls included 2,303 dispatched by 911, 197 that came through the school resource officers and 64 walk-in calls at the police department.

Officers generated 34 accident reports and 98 incident reports during the month. In addition the animal control officer responded to 69 animal control calls and issued one citation.

During October, officers issued 243 traffic citations, including 92 for speeding, 20 for seat belt or child restraint violations, 17 for license violations and six for driving under the influence. There were also six “alcohol related” citations.

On the criminal side, the department made 34 arrests for theft, four for burglary, eight for drunk and disorderly, six for obstruction and four for burglary.