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Precinct 1 constable seeks vehicle replacements, body cameras and small staff raises
Summary
Lieutenant Mark told commissioners maintenance on aging vehicles and failing body cameras strain the precinct's operations; he requested restoring $1,000 in supplies, $10,000 for vehicle maintenance, two SUVs next year, body-camera replacements and modest step increases for two clerical staff.
Lieutenant Mark, describing Precinct 1’s field operations, said older patrol vehicles are increasingly expensive to maintain and that the office needs two additional SUVs and reserves for maintenance. "My vehicles... these Chevys that we got are junk," he said, noting repairs recently cost him nearly $4,000 on a single vehicle.
Mark asked the court to restore $1,000 for office supplies and $10,000 for maintenance to avoid midyear transfers. He reported the office has 14 body cameras, eight of which have failed; Axon quoted $15,000 for replacement but Mark said alternative cameras could be purchased for about $6,000 for a 14‑camera set. Commissioners urged testing trial units, exploring capital outlay and grant funding, and invited a fleet-leasing vendor for a workshop to evaluate long-term replacement and repair options.
Mark also requested step increases for a senior clerk and administrative assistant and said he is using seizure funds and grants where possible to cover equipment costs. County staff agreed to coordinate a follow-up fleet workshop and to work with the judge’s office on potential immediate funding for critical items such as body cameras and protective vests.
