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Police training center buy-in rises to $782,000; council questions staffing and overtime impacts
Summary
The Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center (GripStick) presented a revised buy-in and annual charge for partner agencies. The proposed FY26 capital/first-year contribution of $782,000 replaces a prior five-year $259,000 annual plan; council sought hourly use, long-term costs and staffing implications.
The Umbrash police department asked council to approve an increased capital contribution and ongoing membership cost for the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center (GripStick) at the April 14 work session. Staff explained the center provides a driving track, firing range, scenario training and an academy, and it is the most practical option for West Valley agencies that lack their own facilities.
Police staff said a previous cost approach (about $259,000 annually, spread over five years) is being replaced by a revised structure that requires an upfront capital…
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