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Avon council reviews plan to create a controlled "buy money" fund for undercover policing
Avon Town Council · February 13, 2026
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Summary
Staff proposed creating a separate, nonreverting police fund to hold undercover "buy money" and forfeiture/donation receipts, with internal controls and a suggested initial appropriation of $10,000; council discussed allowable sources, DLGF reporting rules and replenishment protocols.
Town staff presented a plan to establish a distinct, nonreverting fund to house undercover "buy money," seized funds and donations for limited police operations.
Speaker 2 explained the proposal’s purpose: to make funds available for undercover purchases and targeted operations while…
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