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Police propose technology surcharge and higher alarm fees to help cover rising law-enforcement costs
Summary
Deputy Chief John Koech and finance staff proposed a municipal surcharge on convictions to fund police technology (body cameras, evidence management, tasers) and higher annual alarm permits and false-alarm penalties; staff estimated roughly $544,000 at a $20 surcharge and recommended council consider the changes with 30 days public notice.
Deputy Chief John Koech told the council the Police Department seeks a sustainable funding source for increasing technology and related contracts — including body-worn cameras, records management and conducted-energy weapons — that have grown substantially in cost. Staff proposed a police-technology surcharge on municipal traffic and criminal convictions (excluding AVIS automated camera and parking…
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