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Police outlines staffing, equipment and operational pressures as FY26 budget funds 18 Measure V positions
Summary
Police chief outlined staffing, transport pressures caused by a closed county jail, investments in body-worn cameras and Flock cameras, and requests for vehicles, drones and shelter upgrades tied to the FY26 budget.
The Ridgecrest Police Department told the council its FY26 budget supports ongoing operations and includes funds tied to Measure V and Measure P staffing, technology and equipment priorities.
The department’s presentation said Measure V funds 18 police employees (19 positions funded total across measures), while Measure P supports four officers, a dispatcher, records clerk and other support staff described in the Measure P staffing lineup. Kelly, finance staff, and Police Chief provided the department breakdowns during the meeting.
Chief (presented as "Chief") described operational pressures stemming from the Kern County jail closure and long transports to Lerdo…
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