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Willard approves police take‑home vehicle policy; council weighs fleet and cost implications
Summary
The Board approved a take‑home vehicle policy intended to aid police recruitment and retention. The police chief said equipping a new vehicle is expected to cost about $10,000 plus radios, and council members asked for budgetary clarification before any large fleet purchases.
The Willard Board of Aldermen voted June 24 to approve a police take‑home vehicle policy intended to help recruit and retain officers. City staff presented the policy and the police chief described implementation details and cost estimates.
The police chief said the city currently limits take‑home eligibility (noting a 3‑mile limit mentioned in the discussion) and that full implementation would depend on fleet…
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