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Ocean Shores police detail facility, staffing and equipment shortfalls to committee
Summary
Police leadership told the Public Safety Committee the department is short-staffed, lacks an appropriate interview room and storage, needs new vehicles and a new building, and relies heavily on volunteers for patrol and kennel operations.
Ocean Shores Police Department leadership told the Public Safety Committee the department needs a new building, improved facilities and additional staff to meet operational and officer-safety requirements.
Police leadership described narrow hallways, an overheated server room adjacent to the hot-water heater, a lack of a dedicated interview room with mandated audio/video recording capability and insufficient storage space. Staff said these constraints affect officer safety, evidence handling and daily operations.
The department reported recent and planned equipment and staffing changes: three new patrol vehicles are being…
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