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Charlton police budget hearing: cloud storage for body cameras and cruiser leases drive costs
Summary
The police chief told the finance committee the department is fully staffed and praised a trial of leased cruisers, but said recurring cloud storage for Axon body‑worn cameras (about $25,600 referenced) and equipment replacement remain significant budget drivers.
The finance committee heard an extended review of public‑safety operational needs, with the police chief reporting strong staffing and maintenance performance but flagging technology and capital pressures.
The chief said the department is "fully staffed" and that regional dispatching remains under consideration and will take time to implement. He described a leasing pilot for cruisers — three vehicles currently on…
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