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Anderson Board hires former officer Brett Webb and renews body‑camera contract
Summary
The Board of Public Safety voted to hire former Anderson officer Brett Webb and unanimously approved renewal of a sole‑source contract with the department's body‑camera and in‑car camera vendor; the board also approved routine claims and payroll.
The Anderson Board of Public Safety voted April 7 to hire Brett Webb, a former Anderson Police Department officer, and administered his oath of office. Mayor (speaking at the meeting) congratulated Webb and thanked him for returning to the department. Chief Lee told the board Webb "is approved through our hiring process" and remains in the pension fund, and asked for the board's consideration; a motion to hire carried on a voice vote.
The board then approved continuing its contract with the department's current body‑camera and in‑car camera provider (referred to at the meeting as Utility/Core Force). Chief Lee said the provider is a sole‑source vendor, the contract had been reviewed by city legal, and the department sought approval to continue service as the existing contract was due to expire in a few weeks. The motion to renew the contract passed on a voice vote.
During the same session the board approved claims and payroll: general claims of $1,926,942.74 (including $104,768 reported as ABD), fire department bills of $390,316.39 (which include a chassis for a rescue truck expected later this year), and payroll totaling $1,432,550.27. Each item was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: Hiring a returning officer strengthens the department's staff quickly; renewing the camera contract preserves continuity of evidence and body‑worn video systems. The contract was presented as sole‑source and reviewed by city legal; the board approved continuation rather than rebidding.
What’s next: Webb was sworn in at the meeting. The board did not discuss contract dollar amounts on the record; staff said contract timelines and procurement details would follow through regular administrative channels.
