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Police report calls and requests $53,000 barricade purchase; fire department seeks federal apparatus grant
Summary
Police Chief Justin Lovvorn reported 674 calls for service in May and proposed buying about 460 crowd-control barricades at an estimated $53,000 to improve downtown event safety. Fire Chief Doug Belletete reported 146 May responses and said the department applied for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy a new apparatus with a 10% city match.
Police Chief Justin Lovvorn told the council on June 8 that the Police Department handled 674 calls for service in May 2026 and reported one Part I crime for the month. Chief Lovvorn proposed purchasing approximately 460 interlocking crowd-control barricades to improve crowd management at parades, festivals and other public events, primarily downtown, and said the project is estimated to cost about $53,000. He framed the purchase as improving public safety and helping meet insurance recommendations and liability requirements.
"The barricades would enhance public safety during parades, festivals, and other public events by improving crowd management and helping the City meet insurance recommendations and liability requirements," Lovvorn said.
Fire Chief Doug Belletete reported the Greenville Fire Department responded to 146 calls in May 2026, about 140 of which were medical-related, and four were fire incidents. Chief Belletete said the department has submitted an application for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant; if awarded, funds would purchase a new fire apparatus and the City would be responsible for a 10 percent matching contribution. Grant award notifications are expected in September 2026.
Council did not record a formal vote on the Police barricade proposal or the fire grant application at this meeting.
