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Escalon council approves $20,770 police equipment purchase to add armor, rifles and ammunition
Summary
Council approved the Escalon Police Department’s equipment request, authorizing $20,770.34 for ballistic armor, patrol rifles and training ammunition to increase officer protection and readiness.
The Escalon City Council approved a $20,770.34 purchase request from the Escalon Police Department for ballistic armor, patrol rifles and training ammunition.
Mayor Hagen and Councilmember Engel framed the item as a safety priority, saying officers should have equipment that protects them against a range of threats. Police Chief Dedette presented a cost breakdown that included armor ($7,350), rifles ($13,420) and increased initial training ammunition; the chief said the revised total came to $20,770.34.
Council moved, seconded and approved the purchase by voice vote (ayes: 4). The expenditure will be funded from the general fund as presented; staff did not report a separate grant or outside funding source during the discussion.
