Ed. note: There’s a lot to chew on in the EPD’s annual report, which was presented to the council last week. Some of it — like the department’s new focus on proactive, officer-initiated activity — we’ve written about in the past. 

But if you’re a person who’s at all interested in the city of Eureka’s public safety infrastructure, the whole 50-page, graphics-heavy PDF is well worth a perusal.

Above and below: Some select pages that caught our eyes. What about yours?

Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On March 17, 2026, Chief Brian Stephens presented the Eureka Police Department’s 2025 Annual Report and Military Equipment Use Report to the Eureka City Council and members of the public during a regular City Council meeting. The 2025 Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of department operations throughout the year, including calls for service, crime statistics and highlights from various divisions and programs.

The report is intended to increase transparency and provide the community with insight into the department’s activities, priorities, and public safety efforts during 2025. The Military Equipment Use Report was presented in compliance with California Assembly Bill 481, which requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from their governing body prior to purchasing, acquiring, or funding equipment defined as “military equipment.”

The City of Eureka adopted an ordinance to adhere to this state law, which also requires an annual report detailing the inventory, use, and oversight of such equipment. Additionally, City of Eureka Security Camera Use Policy 1.82 requires an annual report to City Council outlining how public safety cameras are utilized throughout the City of Eureka to support crime prevention, investigations, and public safety operations These reports are part of the Eureka Police Department’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and community engagement.

All reports can be found at this link or on the City of Eureka’s website.