Troy's Police Benevolent Association is raising concerns about understaffing in the city's police department. 

In the last week, PBA President Nick Laviano took aim at the city in two Facebook posts, saying there aren't enough police officers to keep Troy safe. In a post Tuesday morning, Laviano highlighted two events that happened in the city Monday night: first, a stabbing in South Troy, and then a short while later, a shots fired call.

The post says there were only eight officers on duty Monday night, and between these two incidents, it didn't leave them with the resources to watch over the rest of the city.  

In a post last week, Laviano took aim at the city's tree inventory plan, saying in response that the city should be counting the 20 confirmed shots fired this year and the eight vacancies on the police force.

In a statement today, Troy Mayor Patrick Madden praised the city's police officers, and noted a decrease in violent crime in the city.

He went on to say in part, "I have the utmost confidence in Chief Owens and department leadership to effectively manage the department and support the careful considerations they employ to bring new members onto the force."

Spectrum News also spoke to Rodney Wiltshire, who is challenging Madden for his seat. 

He says it's time to revisit the department's staffing requirements. 

"The minimum staffing requirements that were put in place were put in place in 1995," Wiltshire said. "The city has changed greatly; it's time for those staffing requirements to evolve with the city as well."