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Grosse Ile police warned forfeiture funds are unreliable as staffing pressures mount
Summary
At a regular police commission meeting, the chief said the department relies on roughly $1 million in DOJ forfeiture funds that are variable and legally restricted, warning the practice is unsustainable amid staffing shortfalls and upcoming retirements. Commissioners approved minutes and received monthly reports.
Grosse Ile — The police chief told the Grosse Ile Police Commission on Tuesday that the department currently holds roughly $1,000,000 in a DOJ forfeiture account but cautioned that relying on that money is risky because seizures are irregular and the funds are legally restricted in how they can be spent.
The chief (Speaker 2) said the department “has a big number of 1000000 dollars, maybe a little bit more” in the DOJ fund, but added that forfeiture receipts can be delayed by years and “you can't use it for salaries,” making long-term budgeting on that source unsustainable.
The warning came amid a broader update about department operations and finances. The chief said laptops approved earlier for patrol cruisers have been installed and that the department completed a mock accreditation…
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