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Police push for Flock cameras; fire chief details August runs and equipment needs
Summary
Chief Jason Harget told council he submitted a support letter for Flock cameras and stressed training requirements; Interim Fire Chief Jerry Brooks reported 61 runs in August with mutual-aid exchanges and outlined pending equipment needs and repairs, including a grant review for power cots and AEDs.
Police Chief Jason Harget told the Buckeye Lake Village Council that the department has submitted a support letter for Flock cameras and that the vendor will handle installations if the village decides to move forward. "Flock cameras are important for our village and community to help solve crimes, find missing persons, and to help with investigations," Harget said. He said cruiser maintenance costs were $0 over the last six months because of regular maintenance and that at least one cruiser remains under warranty.
Harget described training requirements for officers, noting a 24-hour continuing professional training (CPT) requirement; he said he will verify completion by Nov. 1 and that the statewide deadline is Dec. 31. He also reported that uniforms for reserve officers have been received and that the department is seeing more virtual training opportunities and reimbursement for training hours.
Interim Fire Chief Jerry Brooks reported 61 runs in August (54 EMS, 7 fire) with 19 transports. He said the department received mutual aid for 11 EMS runs and one fire and provided mutual aid for eight EMS and eight fire runs. Brooks described recent maintenance and equipment work: valve replacements on engines, six new tires on Engine 922, a roof leak under insurance review, and donated houses used for search-and-rescue training. He said the department is awaiting a Bureau of Workers' Compensation review on a grant for power cots and AED estimates, and noted that equipment prices will increase Oct. 1. Brooks said four sets of turnout gear need replacement before year-end.
On domestic-violence support, a resident asked about incidence rates and resources. Chief Harget confirmed domestic violence occurs in the village and the council discussed local supports. Mayor Linda Goodman directed residents to Water's Edge Community Center and village resource lists (including 2-1-1) and announced a vigil for victims of domestic violence on Oct. 11.
What this means: The police recommendation for camera installations is at the advisory stage; the council received the report but did not place funding or procurement decisions on tonight's agenda. Fire-department equipment needs and rising prices create near-term budget considerations; the department is pursuing grant support for power cots and AEDs.
