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Council funds $95,000 security upgrades for Treasurer's office after safety concerns
Summary
Allen County Council approved $95,000 for contracted security services and capital improvements at the Treasurer’s office at the Rousseau Center after Treasurer Samantha Chenery described threats and high cash volume during tax season.
The Allen County Council on April 9 approved $95,000 in appropriations to address security and capital needs at the Treasurer’s office in the Rousseau Center, responding to staff safety concerns and high seasonal cash volume.
Why it matters: The Treasurer’s office handles significant cash and payment traffic during tax seasons. Staff reported verbal threats and increasing incidents that prompted a request for contracted security during peak periods and physical improvements to the teller area.
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