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Belvidere council approves police personnel carryover, equipment purchases and Lexipol policy contract
Summary
Council approved a 15.5-hour vacation carryover for Officer Austin Smaha, authorized equipment purchases including four Glock Model 45 pistols ($3,989.20), 44 Protek vest plates ($21,996) and a $37,841.60 Lexipol policy-management contract; council also noted recent terminations and upcoming sworn-in officer.
Belvidere City Council on April 27 approved several police-department personnel and equipment actions and authorized a contract to implement an electronic policy-management solution.
Personnel and staffing: Chief Woody reported that the Fire & Police Commission terminated Officers Raymond and Samson and that an entry-level applicant, Seth Norris, has cleared medical and psychological checks and will be sworn in Friday, May 1, at 9:30 a.m. The council approved a request to carry over 15.5 hours of vacation for Officer Austin Smaha because scheduling prevented him from taking the time off.
Equipment purchases: Chief Woody summarized the department's ongoing transition from Glock Model 21 (.45 cal) to Glock Model 45 (9mm). The city has received $4,434 from the sale of 17 Glock Model 21 handguns and requested authorization to spend $3,989.20 from those proceeds to buy four Glock Model 45 pistols with red-dot sights and tactical lights. Council approved the purchase by voice vote. The council also approved buying 44 SafariLand Protek Impact P1 vest plates for $21,996 from the police capital fund after discussing the limited secondary market and warranty considerations for older plates.
Policy-management contract: Chief Woody requested council authorization to pay $37,841.60 from police capital funds to contract with Lexipol (policy-management and training solution) for full implementation and the first year of service; staff said the first-year cost is heavier because it covers full implementation and customization (ongoing annual costs are expected to be lower, roughly $16,973). Questions at the meeting clarified the purchase is an annual subscription with a first-year implementation charge. The council approved the master service agreement and authorized the mayor to sign.
Why it matters: The equipment purchases update department gear as officers complete training phases, and the policy-management contract is intended to centralize policy updates and training sign-offs electronically to reduce staff processing time and provide attorney-reviewed updates for legal and procedural changes.
Next steps: The city will execute the equipment purchases and the Lexipol agreement and will swear in the new officer on May 1. Any remaining details about resale or disposition of replaced equipment will be handled by the department.
