Chief Chuck Byram begins the conversation discussing some incidents that took place between Christmas and New Year's. He also gives an update on someone throwing rocks through windows. Byram also talks about the police department taking over issuing special parking permits. He then talks about not having enough space for the contracted tow company to put abandoned cars. Then, Byram talks about the police academy expanding the size of some of its classes to decrease the backlog of new hires waiting to get in and whether opening regional academies like Washington would work in Oregon. Byram them talks about the use of body cameras by his officers and wraps up the conversation talking about some department restructuring.

<p>Chief Chuck Byram begins the conversation discussing some incidents that took place between Christmas and New Year's. He also gives an update on someone throwing rocks through windows. Byram also talks about the police department taking over issuing special parking permits. He then talks about not having enough space for the contracted tow company to put abandoned cars. Then, Byram talks about the police academy expanding the size of some of its classes to decrease the backlog of new hires waiting to get in and whether opening regional academies like Washington would work in Oregon. Byram them talks about the use of body cameras by his officers and wraps up the conversation talking about some department restructuring.</p>

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

<p>Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman</p>

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