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Commission approves new patrol handguns, reappoints mayor to Rapid board and moves to executive session
Summary
The commission approved replacing patrol handguns with Glock 9 mm Gen 5 models fitted with red-dot sights, reappointed the city's representative to the Rapid Interurban Transit Partnership Board, approved the consent agenda and voted to go into executive session under the Open Meetings Act.
The East Grand Rapids City Commission approved a package of administrative actions at its meeting, including the purchase of replacement patrol handguns for the police department, the reappointment of the city's representative to a regional transit board, approval of the consent agenda, and a vote to enter executive session for attorney–client communication.
Public Safety Director Mr. Beukemah (as introduced) told the commission the department requested replacement of its current patrol handguns because the manufacturer recommends replacing several key components after five years…
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