Kyle police issued only a single cite and release citation throughout 2018, making the department the least likely user of the policy in Hays County, according to data recently provided by Hays County Criminal Justice Analyst Samantha Jones at the request of County Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe.

Cite and release applies to offenses including low-level marijuana offenses (four ounces or less), criminal mischief $100 to $749, graffiti $100 to $2,449, theft and theft of service $100 to $749, possessi...