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Council hears public safety committee report: hires, equipment changes and grant prospects
Summary
The Public Safety Committee reported filled and open positions in police and fire, new firearm purchases due to a training ban, a $30,000 commitment toward a new fire boat, and pursuit of a SAFER grant to cover firefighter positions for 36 months.
City staff and committee members updated the City Council on public safety staffing and equipment needs, reporting recent hires, ongoing vacancies, equipment changes driven by training‑center rules, and grant opportunities to fund personnel.
Councilmember Cleveland McGrath, reporting from the public safety committee, said Chief Floyd reported that five levy positions were filled and four vacancies remain. She said two recently hired officers are in the…
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