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Council directs staff to pursue replacement of Sig Sauer P320 sidearms, seeks funding source
Summary
Corcoran city councilors raised safety concerns about inadvertent discharges reported nationwide involving Sig Sauer P320 pistols and directed city staff and the police chief to identify and acquire replacement duty weapons, with a councilmember moving to authorize up to $25,000 for the purchase and related gear.
Corcoran city council members on a recent night raised safety concerns about Sig Sauer P320 pistols issued to local officers and directed staff to pursue replacement weapons and related equipment. A councilmember moved to “immediately fund $25,000” for replacements and urged the police chief to act swiftly; the motion was seconded and staff was authorized to determine the funding source.
Councilors said the issue had surfaced in reports from multiple states and agencies and that some outside agencies and the U.S. Air Force have restricted or prohibited continued use of that model.…
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