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Police budget trims staff, emphasizes recruitment and training; chief warns city kennel contract will end in June
Summary
At the May 28 Board of Finance meeting, the Police Department presented an FY26 budget that reduces personnel costs and emphasizes recruitment and training while warning that the city’s primary kennel contractor will close in June, presenting an immediate operational gap.
Police Chief Burke and department executive Shannon presented the Police Department’s FY26 budget to the Board of Finance on May 28, describing staffing adjustments, technology investments, and recruitment plans while noting operational risks.
Key proposals: The FY26 draft reduces general‑fund staffing costs by approximately $824,000 through a combination of vacant‑position eliminations and other savings; department leaders said about 92% of the department budget is personnel. The department plans to consolidate IT services with City IT for licensing and support savings, to stagger equipment replacement after recent one‑time investments (body‑worn cameras,…
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