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Middleburg council approves 6-month pilot for police take-home vehicles with 40-mile cap

Middleburg Town Council · October 30, 2024
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Summary

The council approved a six-month pilot allowing sworn officers to take town vehicles home within a 40-air-mile radius, directing the chief and town manager to report back in April 2025. The policy includes GPS tracking capability and a field-training eligibility requirement for new hires.

Middleburg — The Town Council approved a six-month pilot program allowing sworn police officers to take town vehicles home within a 40-mile air-radius, part of a package of measures staff said are intended to aid recruitment and reduce wear on officers’ personal vehicles.

Chief (unidentified) presented options including a full take-home program, a modified program with mileage caps, and alternatives such as stipends or mileage reimbursement. He told council the department can implement GPS tracking via…

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