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Oakdale adopts code-enforcement safety policy after staff report; council flags radio cost
Summary
Council approved a code enforcement officer safety-standards policy required by Senate Bill 296, authorizing pepper spray, radio access and personal protective equipment; staff said most costs are minimal but acknowledged the police radio could cost about $3,000.
The Oakdale City Council on Feb. 18 adopted a code enforcement officer safety-standards policy required by Senate Bill 296, directing the city to evaluate threats to officers and provide protections such as pepper spray (with training), radio communications and protective equipment for fieldwork.
City Manager Patrick Mondragon said Senate Bill 296 requires local jurisdictions that employ code enforcement officers to (1) evaluate risks and (2) adopt safety standards. The policy presented…
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