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Wayne council approves purchase of 22 shorter-barreled patrol rifles with suppressors
Summary
Council approved a $55,990 purchase of 22 Geisley Model 1 rifles with suppressors for the police department, with the chief saying officers will pay back personalization costs via payroll deductions and that the rifles improve handling and reduce noise during active-shooter incidents.
The Wayne City Council on Nov. 18 approved the police department’s request to purchase 22 Geisley Model 1 rifles equipped with 5.56 suppressors for a total of $55,990, to be paid from the police department budget.
Police leadership told council the request follows a city active‑shooter response earlier this year and that newer, shorter‑barreled rifles with suppressors improve…
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