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Police present expanded equipment and wellness requests; chief seeks vehicle leasing, body cameras, cellphone-extraction tool and wellness program
Summary
The police chief requested multiple capital and program items in the upcoming budget, including a 5‑year vehicle lease plan for six patrol cars, replacement body-worn cameras and radar units, upgrades to long‑gun platforms, two e-bikes for parks patrol, a Cellebrite phone-extraction subscription, and a one-year officer wellness pilot.
The Umatilla Police Department presented a list of equipment and program requests for the coming fiscal year, including fleet changes, personal protective equipment, technology, and a wellness pilot for officers.
Police leadership asked the committee to authorize a shift to five‑year vehicle leases for six patrol vehicles and one additional administrative vehicle. The department said leasing reduces upfront capital cost, keeps warranties current and will provide more predictable replacement timing; staff…
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