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Police budget emphasizes accreditation, adds officer; county CAD swap raises one‑time costs
Summary
Police leaders said their 2026 requests focus on improving call response and pursuing WASBIC accreditation; budget includes one additional commissioned officer and initial costs for Hexagon CAD (Liberty Lake share ~$79,066 and ongoing ~$21,706/year), with additional camera and body‑cam costs largely funded by marijuana excise tax.
Liberty Lake’s police leadership told the council on Nov. 10 that the department’s 2026 budget prioritizes program results and accreditation while absorbing new technology and contract costs.
The police chief said the department is focusing on call response, crime prevention, criminal investigations, traffic safety and pursuing WASBIC accreditation. The 2026 draft includes one proposed additional commissioned officer…
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