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Isanti council discusses police fleet life, squad-car shortages and body-camera procurement
Summary
Council and staff debated extending squad-car useful life, running pilot vehicles for six-year cycles, and procurement options for body cameras (lease-hybrid vs. purchase); staff warned of delivery delays and tradeoffs of leasing vs. buying.
Isanti — Council members pressed staff on police fleet maintenance, squad-car life cycles and options for body-camera procurement during the budget work session, while staff cautioned about vehicle procurement delays and the long-term cost of lease arrangements.
Council considered extending squad useful life from five to six years and suggested testing two…
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