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City manager outlines police robotics purchase; chief recommends SWAT unit if only one is approved
Wichita City Council · April 4, 2026
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Summary
City staff told council that new police robotics are being proposed earlier than the 2027 CIP because current units have limitations and the police chief has recommended buying a SWAT robot if only a single unit is approved; council members discussed choosing a bomb-unit option instead.
The City Manager told the council that an agenda item will propose buying updated police robotics now rather than waiting until the 2027 capital-improvement plan, citing incidents where newer equipment could have aided officer safety and tactical responses.
"The chief's recommendation is for…
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