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Council approves grant for police overtime aimed at reducing traffic crashes
Summary
The Newark Municipal Council approved resolution 7 R 9 AS to accept grant funds for police officer overtime intended to reduce motor‑vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities; council members asked the Police Department to report back on training and use of funds.
The Newark Municipal Council voted to accept grant funds for police officer overtime intended to reduce motor‑vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities.
The item (listed as 7 R 9 AS on the agenda) was introduced by Council President and went to a roll call vote. Council members Day, Gonzalez, Kelly, Gibson and President Cruz voted Yes; several members were absent. Councilman Gonzalez suggested the funding could also be used for driver training for officers to reduce on‑duty accidents, and the council asked for future reporting on how the funds will be used.
The resolution was approved by roll call. The council requested that the Police Department report back with details about overtime deployment and any training or metrics associated with crash‑reduction efforts.
Outcome: resolution approved; administration to provide follow‑up report to council.
