The Urbana Police Department reports seeing a one percent decline in violent crime in 2023 compared to 2022, as well as a nine percent decline in property crime.
New Police Chief Larry Boone said he was “confused by the dart throwing” and the “negative energy to your rank and file” that was expressed during the public comment portion
A final vote wouldn’t come until next week’s regular council meeting. The measure would need six “yes” votes from a group of eight, including Mayor Diane Marlin.