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Police budget review: vacancies, Axon body‑camera software and early talks about community service officers
Summary
The finance committee reviewed the Police Department's FY26 budget. Officials described recruitment progress for an August academy, current vacancies, the department’s use of Axon body camera tools (including automated draft report functionality) and a cross-committee effort to explore a community service officer role.
Chief Du Bois and finance staff told the committee the police department’s FY26 operating request is about $20.3 million, roughly a 2.8 percent increase from last year; revenue offsets bring the net rise to under 2 percent.
The chief described staffing and recruitment: the department has an authorized sworn strength of 58 and 29 current sworn vacancies. He said three officers are hired and awaiting an August academy, one lateral transfer starts next week, and several candidates are in background checks. "It's looking pretty strong in that regard," the chief said about the August academy candidate pool.
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