Croton's Police Advisory Committee planned to support a request for two additional officers, a new sergeant's position and a staffing consultant at its November 13, 2025 meeting. The chair's summary records a planned letter to the Village Board, not approval of new positions or spending. This article is written solely from the Police Advisory chair's official meeting summary; croton.news had no reporter present. Chief Nikitopoulos reported that inadequate staffing and difficult schedules were officers' main concerns. The summary also said the PBA had declined to take a survey at that time. The chief wanted to prioritize staffing before seeking a K-9 comfort dog. The PAC planned to try four meetings during 2026, with additional meetings as needed. Carolyn Whiting reported that the committee had no required number of meetings. Extra sessions could be scheduled for the annual survey and Town Hall. Whiting reported that the previous year's approved PAC budget was $2,500 and that the committee would seek approximately $3,000 for 2026–27. Body cameras remained dependent on related system work. The chief reported that money was available for cameras, but the department needed to update its Motorola system to integrate with the desired equipment. He was seeking a grant and planned to request a trial camera. The department was also working on policies and its Police Procedure Manual as part of the accreditation process. The chief planned to update the Village Board at a December work session. Youth outreach included an attempt to revive the Cadet program for residents aged 13 and older. Officer Edwin Jandres planned to contact the Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School principal about reading to children in Spanish and English. Library or municipal-building readings were additional possibilities. Jandres reported considerable upset and fear in the Hispanic community because of immigration raids around the country. The chief also planned to ask the high school about a possible police role in a career day and investigate hiring a Croton youth band for National Night Out. On gun safety, the chief reported receiving 100 free gun locks through a state program and planned to advertise their availability through the village and police events. Responding to questions about the police blotter, the chief said most incidents were included but some could be withheld, including domestic disputes or active investigations. The committee approved the September 18, 2025 minutes, with all in favor, and adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Read the November 13 chair's summary.