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Kankakee public safety panel approves bills, hears police staffing and overtime reports
Summary
At a Kankakee City public safety meeting, aldermen approved the bills packet and heard a police manpower report noting the department is budgeting for 67 officers (currently 67 on the roster), reduced overtime compared with last year and detailed monthly operational metrics.
The Kankakee City Public Safety Committee approved the meeting minutes and a bills packet and heard a police staffing and operations update at its public safety meeting. Alderman Navarro moved and Alderman Cabb seconded approval of bills totaling $112,633.28; a roll call vote recorded ayes and the motion passed.
Why it matters: The police department said staffing, overtime and reporting changes will affect operational planning and budget monitoring in the coming months. Committee members also asked staff about infrastructure impacts on residents following multiple water-main breaks.
Chief Kidwell reported the department is…
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