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Police chief says department will add one officer in 2026, outlines technology and equipment upgrades
Summary
Police Chief reported the department will reach 20 officers with a planned hire in early 2026, and described capital and recurring technology costs including an $86,000 access‑control upgrade, Axon body‑camera subscriptions and license‑plate readers, and tactical equipment replacements.
The police chief told council the department expanded to 20 officers thanks to recent hires and will add one replacement officer in 2026 to restore staffing levels after attrition. The chief said outreach, social‑media recruitment and career‑fair attendance helped attract applicants.
He outlined equipment and recurring costs in the proposed budget: an…
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