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Committee backs three new police positions to bolster beach patrols and follow-up work
Summary
The Budget Review Committee voted to fund three additional police positions to improve daytime and summer coverage, offsetting part of the cost by reducing the seasonal reserves. Members said recruiting shortfalls and limits to the reserve-officer program prompted the change.
The Budget Review Committee approved funding for three additional full-time police positions after hearing the departmentdescribe recruitment challenges and gaps in seasonal coverage.
Why it matters: The additions are intended to expand proactive policing, provide consistent school and community outreach coverage, and reduce reliance on reserve officers and overtime. The committee agreed to offset part of the first-year cost by reducing a seasonal-reserve line.
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