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Police merger credited with increased patrols, council told — department adds officers and grant funding
Summary
Council heard an update on the recent police-department merger and staffing: new full‑time and part‑time hires, increased DUI/enforcement activity, overtime and new grants totaling roughly $180,000 as reported in the meeting.
City officials updated the council on the recent merger-related changes to the police department, staffing increases, grant awards and enforcement activity.
Staff reported the merger has allowed expanded patrol presence and grant-funded positions. According to the update, the city secured multiple grants that the presenter described as roughly $150,000 plus another grant of about $30,000 (these amounts were given conversationally in…
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