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Police and fire ask for equipment, radios and training as departments near full staffing
Summary
Police and fire chiefs outlined one‑time equipment requests, radio and dispatch upgrades and training priorities. Police described ongoing CAD/RMS implementation, a potential radio system upgrade (congressional funding sought) and hiring progress; fire sought power cots and Lexipol policy management.
Police and fire department leaders presented their proposed items for FY25–26 and described operational priorities tied to staffing and equipment.
Police Chief Brian Slinski said the department is close to closing a long‑running vacancy gap but noted that new hires require academy time and field training, a process that can take up to a year. He described a push to reduce overtime as vacancies decline and said the department is evaluating fleet‑replacement options and funding…
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