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Cedartown leaders discuss disposal and sale of police surplus tasers, body cameras and firearms
Summary
City Manager Edward Guzman and Chief Newsome discussed selling or otherwise disposing of surplus police equipment, including tasers, body cameras and firearms. The transcript records no decision, sale process, or instructions for proceeds.
City Manager Edward Guzman and Chief Newsome discussed the disposal and sale of police surplus equipment at the Cedartown City Commission work session, citing items that include tasers, body cameras and firearms.
The work session record does not show a vote, a chosen sale method, how proceeds would be handled, required public notice, or whether state law or local ordinance governs the sale. Finance Director Amy Orebaugh was listed among those present, but the transcript does not record financial details or legal authority for disposal.
Why it matters: Disposition of firearms and other police equipment typically involves legal requirements, record-keeping and policies on chain of custody and sale. The transcript notes the topic was discussed but does not show any formal direction to staff or adopted policy.
Next steps: The Commission did not take formal action on the disposal during this session; further staff recommendation or formal agenda action would be required for a sale or surplus disposition to proceed.
