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South Bloomfield police chief: OCJS will fund 15 radios, saving village about $50,000; raffle raised $6,500
Summary
Chief Michael Maynard said an OCJS grant will cover 15 radios requested by the department—saving roughly $50,000—and reported that a charity raffle raised more than $6,500 for a deputy's son's medical expenses; he also noted short staffing due to illness and plans for monthly cruiser inspections.
Police Chief Michael Maynard told the council the Ohio Courts of Justice Services grant portal has approved funding for all 15 radios requested by the department, which he said "will save the village over $50,000." Chief Maynard also reported that a department charity raffle raised over $6,500 to help cover a deputy's son's medical expenses.
The chief said the department has been short-staffed over the past few weeks because of illness and injury; he added that two promising applicants are progressing in the hiring process. To maintain equipment readiness, Maynard said the department will implement monthly cruiser inspections to ensure vehicles are kept clean and in good repair.
Maynard said he will pursue additional grant opportunities that may further support departmental needs; the council did not discuss a budget transfer or other immediate funding actions during the meeting.
