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Surprise proposes new police and fire positions; police to expand traffic (motor) unit
Summary
City staff proposed adding sworn and non-sworn positions to police and fire, including expansion of a motor traffic enforcement unit to address collisions and speeding concerns.
City of Surprise staff presented staffing increases for public safety as part of the FY2026 tentative budget on April 15, proposing additions to both fire/EMS and police to address growth and span-of-control concerns.
Andrea Davis, deputy city manager and CFO, said departments requested positions to maintain service levels and implement council priorities. For fire-medical, staff proposed firefighter additions…
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