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Police budget highlights drone program, field fingerprinting and new investigative tools funded largely by grants
Summary
Chief Riley presented a police budget that reduces personnel costs due to pension funding changes, highlights $1M+ in grant revenue, and includes a $145K grant-funded drone-as-first-responder program, $20K on-site fingerprinting, a $67K Peregrine investigative license and planned radio upgrades.
Police Chief Riley presented the Oro Valley Police Department's recommended FY27 budget and supplemental programs during the council's May 4 study session. Riley said the department's personnel line is lower next year largely because of lower excess PSPRS contributions after actuarial funding improved, while operations and grant-funded projects increase.
On new operational programs, Commander Young and Commander Gracie outlined specific items. Commander Gracie emphasized the drones-as-first-responder initiative, saying it will "improve our operational awareness" and "improve our response times." Staff reported the drone program cost at about $145,000 and that it is funded through a state grant; Gephardt and…
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