Sheriff acknowledges $112,894 in vehicle upfit purchases for new police interceptors under state contract

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Summary

Shawnee County Sheriff's Office notified commissioners it intends to upfit recently purchased Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicles at a cost of $112,894 with equipment purchased from 911 Custom of Olathe under state contract number 55765; commissioners acknowledged the purchase.

The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners acknowledged purchase of upfit equipment totaling $112,894 for new Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicles the Sheriff's Office ordered.

Sheriff Tom Brownell told the board the upfits will convert the base vehicles to patrol and canine use. Brownell said the purchases are included in the 2025 budget and were procured using State of Kansas contract number 55765; the vendor named in the record is 911 Custom of Olathe.

Commissioners acknowledged the purchase by voice vote, 3-0; a motion was made by Commissioner Aaron Mays and seconded by Commissioner Bill Rippon. No commissioner questions were recorded.

The Sheriff's Office said it expects vehicle delivery in the coming months and will install equipment upon delivery.