Council approves police vehicle purchase and $43,061 simulation training system split between operations and commissary

The Fulton County council approved two sheriff’s office requests during the meeting: purchase of a pursuit-rated vehicle and purchase of a scenario‑based simulation training system.

Sheriff Travis (identified in the meeting only by first name) described a negotiated purchase of a pursuit-rated Chevy (Tahoe) at a net price that included an estimated $2,000 trade‑in value for a Durango. He said the vehicle will replace an older Durango that required extensive repairs; commissioners had previously signaled support. Council approved the vehicle purchase by motion (Steve moved; Chase seconded) with a recorded vote of 7-0.

The council also approved buying a “laser-shot” scenario‑based training system to run shoot/no‑shoot scenarios, de‑escalation and less‑lethal transition training for patrol, court security and jail staff. The sheriff described how the system provides physiological, tactical and scenario feedback and said the vendor offers software scenarios and replacement parts without an annual maintenance fee. The quoted purchase price in discussion was approximately $43,061.06. The sheriff proposed funding the purchase by transferring $23,061.06 from jail operations and $20,000 from commissary funds; the council approved the funding split by voice vote recorded 7-0.

Sheriff Travis said the training could reduce ammunition use, improve de‑escalation, and be used for external training or shared slots with neighboring agencies. He also noted jail staff and court security would use the system.