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Afton council approves $18,500 purchase for police technology; hiring, policy manual set for August review
Summary
The Afton Town Council approved spending $18,500 to buy an E-Force system for the police department, heard a policy manual review to be considered in August, and was told recruitment for a replacement officer will begin when Officer Tyler Banta leaves in August.
Afton — The Afton Town Council voted July 11 to authorize spending $18,500 in budgeted funds to purchase an E-Force system for the Afton Police Department.
Police Chief Jason Romberg presented the department's June calls for service and requested the council approve the already‑budgeted technology purchase. Councilman Rick Merritt moved to expend the funds; Councilman Jason C. Inskeep seconded the motion and it carried.
Chief Romberg also presented the department’s policy and procedure manual, noting that Town Attorney Dale Cottam and Town Administrator Jonathan Teichert had reviewed the document. The chief asked the council to review the manual and consider formal approval at the August council meeting.
Romberg said he plans to begin interviews to hire an officer after Officer Tyler Banta leaves the department in August to pursue further education. Romberg told the council that Banta indicated he would be available as a reserve officer if needed, and the council thanked Banta for his years of service.
The council took no personnel action at the meeting; hiring procedures were described as forthcoming and the manual will return to the agenda in August.
