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Police chief seeks replacement of aging carbines; trade-ins and seized guns may offset cost
Summary
Chief Hedlund told council the department is seeking to replace four original carbines from 2007 and add higher-quality rifles and optics; trade-ins and sale of seized/abandoned firearms may offset an estimated $10,000 net cost, and department funds are available if needed.
Police Chief Hedlund told the council the East Grand Forks Police Department wants to replace four carbines introduced in 2007 with newer, higher-quality rifles and optics.
“It's kinda time to replace those,” Hedlund said, describing jams and misfires during training on the older weapons and a desire for more modern equipment. Hedlund said the…
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