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Isanti council approves public‑safety aid spending for squad computers, tactical gear and LIDAR
Summary
Police Chief Myers requested using public‑safety aid for squad computers, about $34,000 in tactical response gear, and a LIDAR speed device; staff said the city received roughly $307,000 in 2024 and has spent $140,000 to date. Council approved the expenditures 4–0.
Police Chief Myers asked the council to authorize expenditures from the city’s public‑safety aid fund to purchase squad computers, tactical response gear and a LIDAR speed‑detection device.
Chief Myers said about $307,000 was the public‑safety aid allocation in 2024 and that roughly $140,000 of that has been spent — including body‑camera and encrypted‑radio purchases to meet compliance. He asked to use funds for a fleet rollout of in‑squad Windows‑based computers (to replace obsolete units), $34,000 in tactical response gear and a LIDAR speed device for targeted enforcement.
Council members asked whether the new equipment would be compatible with future records‑management systems; Chief Myers said most systems operate on Windows and the hardware would remain useful after a future records‑management change. The council approved the requested expenditures by voice vote (4–0).
The action leaves an estimated balance in the fund for future purchases and for the city’s share of any county records‑management transition costs.
