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Long Beach approves letters to pursue taser and EV grants; county provides radar units at no cost
Summary
Council approved a Letter of Support to allow the police department to apply for FY2027 Community Project Funding to replace 12 tasers, authorized a cost-share commitment (up to $50,000) for a potential EV police vehicle grant, and accepted two Stalker dual-antenna radar units from LaPorte County at no cost.
The Town of Long Beach Council approved two grant-related actions March 9, 2026, to support police equipment and fleet modernization.
Police Chief/Town Administrator Mark Swistek asked the council to approve and sign a Letter of Support allowing the Long Beach Police Department to apply for FY2027 Community Project Funding to replace 12 taser devices; the council approved and will sign the letter. Swistek also requested that Council President Joy Schmitt sign a Cost Share Letter required by the Indiana Office of Energy Development for an electric-vehicle (EV) grant application. The Cost Share Letter acknowledges the town may commit up to $50,000 if the grant is awarded; the council approved the action and JS will sign the document as part of the application process due April 5.
Separately, Swistek reported that through the LaPorte County traffic infraction deferral program and with the county prosecutor’s participation, the town will receive two Stalker dual-antenna patrol radar units valued at $5,582.50 at no cost.
Council members recorded these administrative approvals as part of new business; the minutes do not list detailed specifications for the tasers or the EV vehicles, nor do they state contingencies tied to grant awards.
