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Police budget proposal increases by about $1.4M; senators discuss recruit cycles, cameras and Tumon precinct staffing
Summary
Budget staff presented the Guam Police Department FY26 request, showing an approximately $1.4 million increase over FY25. Senators discussed funding for a recruit cycle of 20 officers, school resource officers, body-worn camera implementation and staffing for the Tumon precinct.
The committee reviewed the Guam Police Department (GPD) FY26 appropriation and heard senators question staffing, recruit cycles and equipment spending.
Budget staff reported GPD’s FY26 request includes $53,618,873 from the general fund; $331,255 from the police patrol vehicle and equipment revolving fund; $1,070,049 from the Police Service Fund; and $4,550,556 from the Tourist Attraction Fund. Staff said the total budgeted package also includes $87,690 to fund GPD’s share of a message-switch maintenance agreement with…
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