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Police chief tells Alice council grants underwrite equipment as department seeks higher dispatcher pay
City of Alice City Council · August 6, 2025
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Summary
The police chief said grant funding covers much of the department’s equipment and overtime and urged the council to consider higher starting pay for dispatchers; the department estimates roughly $1 million in grant revenue annually.
The City of Alice police chief outlined staffing and equipment needs during the budget workshop, urging councilmembers to consider raises for dispatchers and noting substantial grant funding supports equipment purchases and overtime.
On compensation, the chief said the city proposes a new starting wage for dispatchers of $17.21 per hour…
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