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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hemet public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Unfreezing frozen police positions with Measure U funds
Hemet's police and fire numbers look better than last year — homicides down 40%, robberies down 26%, and response times improved — thanks to Measure U staffing and new fire apparatus. A cold case unit and drone-as-first-responder program were also launched.
Homelessness and quality-of-life enforcement (Aero team)
The seven-member Aero team clears encampments daily, enforces trespass laws, and connects people to rehab and housing resources. Commissioners discussed tying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design standards into future development approvals.