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Whitestown Police Commission approves fleet upgrades, crime-scene pickup, range barn and cyber room renovation
Summary
At its Sept. 2 meeting the Whitestown Police Commission unanimously approved four procurement items: a 2026 fleet purchase not to exceed $501,358, purchase of a used F-150 for up to $46,000, a firearms range barn for $87,660 and a cyber room renovation not to exceed $65,150.
The Whitestown Police Commission voted unanimously on Sept. 2 to approve four department purchases intended to update vehicles, facilities and the department’s cyber capacity.
Commissioners approved a 2026 fleet project not to exceed $501,358. The chief said the order covers seven Ford Explorer hybrids with upfit equipment, scanners, printers and cabling; Axon in-car/body cameras are included on the quote but are expected to be funded from a different budget line. The chief told the commission Ford’s order timelines prompted an earlier purchase to allow delivery near Jan. 1 and to align with next year’s budget.
The commission also approved the purchase of a used Ford F-150 for the department’s crime-scene technician, not to exceed $46,000. The chief said the pickup would allow fitted pull-out drawers and better scene logistics than the older Tahoe currently assigned to that position; a camper shell remained under consideration.
Commissioners authorized a 36-by-48 firearms range barn at a cost not to exceed $87,660. The chief said the price is the lower of two received quotes and covers the basic structure, overhang and porch area; concrete pad, well and septic were described as separate items that could be quoted or added later. He said land purchase for the range was expected to close in October.
The commission also approved a renovation of an unfinished roughly 20-by-40 room in the department building to expand the cyber unit, with a not-to-exceed price of $65,150 for the work identified as necessary (windows, door, walls, evidence room and substantial electrical upgrades). The chief said three quotes were obtained and that electrical work was the principal driver of the cost.
Each motion carried 4-0. The votes were recorded as unanimous; commissioners did not attach additional conditions to the approvals during the meeting.
