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Police report: staffing vacancies, technology grants and initial results from school speed cameras
Summary
The police chief told council the department has 87 sworn officers and 24 civilian staff, faces 12 officer and two dispatcher vacancies, has obtained grants for body cameras and mental‑health supports, and noted speed cameras produced many warnings and citations during early weeks.
Leesburg Police Chief (identified in presentation as Chief Pernat) updated the council during the Oct. 27 budget work session on staffing, grant awards and enforcement programs.
The chief said the department totals 87 sworn officers and 24 non‑sworn staff and that approximately 88% of the police operating budget is personnel costs. He reported 12 officer vacancies and two dispatcher vacancies and said recruiting and retention remain a national challenge. He noted 65%…
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