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Board discusses off‑duty Fort Pierce police detail for meetings; no policy change required
Summary
Board members discussed re‑establishing off‑duty Fort Pierce Police Department officers and scanners at FPUA meetings; staff said the city can provide three off‑duty officers and scanners with a $585 minimum per three‑hour meeting and the board can request coverage on a meeting‑by‑meeting basis.
Fort Pierce — Fort Pierce Utilities Authority board members discussed whether to reinstate off‑duty Fort Pierce Police Department coverage and entry scanners for FPUA meetings.
Staff said the police department will supply scanners and three off‑duty officers for meetings at either City Hall or the Energy Service Center if the board requests coverage. The standard minimum charge is $585 for a three‑hour minimum per meeting; the cost would be charged to the board's budget. There was no motion; the board indicated a preference to request coverage on an as‑needed basis and to give the chair and staff discretion to request officers when agenda items suggest increased public interest or safety concerns.
Ending: Staff will accommodate officer coverage when requested by the chair or a board member and will discuss training options for board members and staff on active‑shooter and safety procedures.
