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Norwood police chief asks committee to finance three cruisers to restore depleted fleet
Summary
Police Chief Sumner requested financing via the FRP to add three patrol vehicles after the department fell to four operable cruisers at year-end, and staff described ongoing outfitting delays and fleet-replacement challenges.
Police Chief Sumner asked the Finance Committee to approve financing for three patrol vehicles under the Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) capital allotment to address an acute fleet shortage.
Chief Sumner said the department's fleet fell to as few as four operable vehicles over the Christmas/New Year period while serving 32 officers, causing officers to double up and remain in the station when vehicles were unavailable. The chief framed the request as an interim fix:…
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