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Albia council approves hire of police officer and purchase of updated tasers
Summary
Council authorized hiring a police officer and approved the purchase of new tasers with a five-year plan after Chief Brad Evinger said current devices are out of date; both motions passed 4-0.
The Albia City Council approved hiring a police officer and authorized the police department to replace out-of-date tasers.
Chief of Police Brad Evinger informed the council that the department had received three applications for the open officer position and asked about a sign-on bonus. Council voted to approve hiring a police officer. Separately, Evinger said current tasers are out of date and recommended purchasing new devices; the purchase would include a five-year plan. The council voted to approve the taser purchase (Regenold moved; Conley seconded); both actions were recorded as 4-0 votes.
The minutes do not list the hire’s start date, salary, vendor, or the purchase price for the tasers. The minutes also do not record a council decision on whether to provide a sign-on bonus; the chief’s inquiry is noted in supervisor reports.
