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Brownsburg police outline K-9 replacements, grant funding and equipment upgrades; radio mandate will require bulk purchases
Summary
The Brownsburg Police Department reported near-term equipment needs on Oct. 14, including a $14,500 grant for a K-9 replacement, a state-required TDMA radio upgrade that will force bulk purchases, and plans to move to larger fleet vehicles to support pursuit-mitigation technology.
BROWNSBURG, Ind. — The Brownsburg Police Department reported several near-term equipment needs at the Oct. 14 Police Commission meeting, including K-9 replacements funded by grants, a state-mandated radio upgrade and a planned shift in fleet vehicles to support pursuit-mitigation systems.
K-9 funding and grants: Chief Joseph Grimes said the department received a Henderson County Health Partnership grant for $14,500 to purchase a replacement K-9. He said one prior K-9 had been donated and the current purchase will be covered through grant money rather than general-tax funding; additional canine-related purchases (the dog, handler equipment and canine…
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