Police budget includes encryption-ready radios, RMS migration and training; drone buy questioned
Ferguson Township police reported a mostly flat 2027 budget with increases for encrypted radio readiness, RMS software migration, digital forensics licenses, increased training, and proposed cell phones for officers. Some supervisors questioned the purchase of a drone and flagged training and equipment spending for further review.
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The police department presented its 2027 budget items on Oct. 6, describing a relatively flat operating request compared with 2026 but with specific increases tied to IT, equipment and training needs.
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