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South Barrington swears in new police chief; Axon in-car and body cameras are active
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Mayor Paula McCombie swore in Michael Garrison as the village's new police chief. Chief Garrison told the board that the department's Axon in-car and body-worn cameras are now active and that officer candidate interviews are ongoing; the board also approved purchase of StarChase practice rounds.
Mayor Paula McCombie administered the oath of office to Michael Garrison, installing him as Chief of Police for the Village of South Barrington during the July 11 board meeting.
Chief Garrison told the board that the department's Axon in-car and body cameras are now active. He also provided a brief update that interviews for additional police officer candidates are continuing as the department fills vacancies.
The board approved a resolution authorizing purchase of StarChase practice rounds for the police department; the motion passed by roll call (5 Aye, 0 Nay, 1 Absent). During the discussion Trustee Stephen Guranovich asked Chief Garrison to distinguish practice rounds from live rounds and to provide details on intended use and training; the chief addressed the request in his update.
The meeting later moved into executive session on personnel, bargaining and litigation matters and reconvened before adjourning. No additional public personnel actions were recorded in the meeting minutes.