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Proposal for Petersburg Police K-9 unit fails amid budget concerns
Summary
A Feb. 3 proposal to establish a Petersburg Police Department K-9 unit and cover startup and annual costs failed on a 4-2 vote after extended discussion about timing, recurring costs and funding sources; chief proposed using seized narcotics funds and a pending vehicle replacement to reduce initial expense.
A proposal by the Petersburg Police Department to acquire and fund a K-9 unit failed at the borough assembly meeting on Feb. 3 by a 4-2 vote.
Chief Kerr presented the request and the departments funding plan: use a vehicle replacement already scheduled in the motor pool to reconfigure as a K-9 vehicle, and apply seized narcotics interdiction/forfeiture funds toward startup costs. Chief Kerr said seized funds available…
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