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Sykesville police report highlights take-back event, grants; treasurer outlines timing-driven budget shortfall

Sykesville Mayor and Town Council · September 10, 2024
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Sergeant Kirchner reported on community policing, a medication and sharps take-back that collected over 50 pounds of medications, grants totaling $20,500 for department needs, and incoming vehicles. Treasurer Craig described a timing-related cash shortfall tied to delayed county tax distributions and annual insurance payments.

Sykesville — During the Sept. 9 council meeting, Sergeant Kirchner reviewed recent public-safety activities and Treasurer Craig presented the town’s August financial report covering two months.

Sergeant Kirchner said the police department participated in National Night Out and partnered with Carroll County Health for a medication and sharps take-back event that collected “over 50 pounds of unused medications and over 2 large boxes of sharps” in two hours. Kirby (sic) credited officers and auxiliary volunteers for the outreach and described ongoing school outreach, junior CSI programming,…

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