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  "description": "In the month of February 2026, the Forest Grove Police Department serviced 1,570 calls total, with an average of 56 calls per day. This and more in the stats for the second month of the year.",
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  "textContent": "_As written by the Forest Grove Police Department. News in the Grove does not write, edit, or alter the monthly police stats._\n\nEach day the Forest Grove Police Department receives and responds to anywhere from 50-70 calls for service - give or take a few. This includes calls and reports generated by the community, as well as self-initiated activity over the course of three shifts, 24/7.\n\nIn the month of February 2026, we serviced 1,570 calls total, with an average of 56 calls per day.\n\nOf those, 643 were calls made to dispatch (911 or non-emergency), and 927 were self-initiated (such as traffic stops and extra patrols).\n\nOfficers also made 41 arrests during the month, however that number includes arrests that resulted in citations as well as trips to the jail and peace officer holds.\n\nPolice also conducted 51 welfare checks, 220 traffic stops, as well as 109 extra patrols – which is when officers specifically spend time at and around a particular area to address suspicious activity, traffic safety, and/or community concerns.\n\nAmong the 1,570 calls, the FGPD responded to 99 calls involving suspicious persons, vehicles, or circumstances, as well as: 15 thefts, 4 assaults, 6 burglaries, 6 DUIIs, 4 hit-and-runs, and 44 disturbances.\n\nTo date, your Forest Grove Police have responded to 3,375 calls in 2026.\n\nWant more stats and info? Keep an eye out for our 2025 Annual Report, which we’ll be releasing in the coming weeks.\n\nStay safe out there, make good choices, and call if you need us.\n\nWe’ll be here.",
  "title": "Column | Forest Grove Police Stats for February 2026",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-06T21:19:27.575Z"
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