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Police present operating increases tied to staffing and service contracts; capital asks include three patrol vehicles and taser replacements

New Canaan Board of Finance (budget review) · February 11, 2026
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Summary

Police reported an operating request partially driven by salary and new recurring service contracts moved from IT, noted overtime trending down due to increased staffing, and sought capital funds for three patrol vehicles and a taser replacement program.

The police department presented its FY27 operating and capital requests to the board, including a split of the animal control budget and changes in internal service allocations.

A department representative said the operating request reflects contractual obligations for salaries and benefits (including a 2% increase baked into the staffing plan) and a…

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