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Police chief proposes replacing lieutenant line with cruiser to lower budget growth
Summary
Brentwood police Chief Doty reported staffing is at nine full‑time officers and outlined a revised budget that removes a proposed lieutenant hire while restoring a cruiser purchase. The change reduces the department’s overall requested increase from about 11.5% to under 8%.
Brentwood Police Chief Doty updated the board on the police budget, saying the department is fully staffed at nine full‑time officers and three part‑time officers and recommending a budget change that would remove a proposed lieutenant position in favor of reinstating a cruiser purchase.
Why it matters: The change affects the town’s operating budget and…
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