Longmont dispatch received more than 100 calls for illegal fireworks on some nights before the Fourth of July this year, according to a news release.

Finding available officers to respond to fireworks complaints is a challenge, which is why the Longmont Police Department wants to know from residents how to handle calls next year.

A public meeting is planned 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at City Council Chambers, 350 Kimbark Street, where a short presentation will cover fireworks laws, what it takes to write a ticket, why priority calls for service take precedent and how neighborhoods can work together to reduce fireworks complaints.

A limited number of seats are available for the discussion and tickets must be obtained through Eventbrite.

The Longmont Emergency Communication Center received hundreds of calls for illegal fireworks during the two-week period leading up to the Fourth of July, on top of emergency calls for service, according to a news release.

On average, each on-duty patrol officer fields about 9.2 calls per hour every night. Incidents include accidents, assaults, urgent medical assistance, arrests and calls with safety risks, which often require two or more officers per call, the news release said.

Amelia Arvesen: 303-684-5212, arvesena@times-call.com or twitter.com/ameliaarvesen