Orange County Almanac

Huntington Beach officials are taking a serious look at the Police Department.

The Police Department has 230 sworn officers.

During the past decade, Huntington Beach’s population has increased from 180,000 to about 190,000. During that same period, the city’s ratio of police officers per 1,000 residents increased from 1.1 to 1.2, but it is still below the national average of 2.2.

Also during this 10-year period, calls for service increased 54%, from 75,898 to 116,727 a year.

City officials hoped to hire six new officers and a sergeant soon. But the bond crisis might put those plans on hold.

Today

Put on your dancing shoes.

Here’s a chance to learn some dancing moves and meet new people at the same time.

The Singles Swing and Ballroom Dance Club meet at 7:30 p.m. at 3100 E. Coast Highway in Corona del Mar.

Lessons include country, West Coast swing and Latin dancing, among others.

For more information about the club, you can call (714) 494-0593.

The club meets regularly. Dues are $28 per month.