LPD chief: 2021 stats show overall increase in cases

  • Sammy Bailey
    Sammy Bailey
  • Chief of Police Sammy Bailey said while there were no incidents during public events in Lampasas last year, the police department saw an overall increase in calls and arrests. LAMPASAS POLICE DEPARTMENT GRAPHIC
    Chief of Police Sammy Bailey said while there were no incidents during public events in Lampasas last year, the police department saw an overall increase in calls and arrests. LAMPASAS POLICE DEPARTMENT GRAPHIC

    Lampasas Chief of Police Sammy Bailey’s year-end reports show an overall increase in the department statistics for 2021.

    In a Jan. 10 document sent to city staff and the Lampasas City Council, Bailey said, “December proved to be a busy month with three officers short and the many events we attend within the community and schools.

    “We endured and just as those that attended the events, enjoyed and ap…