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Police present operating increases tied to staffing and service contracts; capital asks include three patrol vehicles and taser replacements
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 reallocation of certain IT service costs to the police service contract line (roughly $75,000). The department reported improved staffing — 50 sworn officers, up from 47 — and said overtime is trending down as promotional lists and acting supervisor capacity improved.
On capital, the department requested $300,000 for three fully equipped patrol vehicles (Tahoes under state contract) and outlined a one‑time taser replacement due to manufacturer sunsetting of older models. The department presented options for taser procurement and noted a five‑year vs. one‑year purchase model; staff recommended a one‑time capital purchase rather than a multi‑year contract that would cost more over time.
The department also noted ongoing maintenance for body‑worn cameras and in‑car video systems required by state law. Board members asked about vehicle upfitting costs, depreciation schedules for tasers and staffing minimums; the department said minimum patrol staffing is five officers per shift and that three vehicles requested would support frontline patrol needs.
