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Cridersville council approves $7,280 to update police reporting system
Summary
The Village of Cridersville voted 5–0 June 2 to buy a new police reporting system to remain compatible with the countywide platform; the purchase includes a $2,600 one‑time fee and a projected annual maintenance cost of $4,680.
The Village of Cridersville council voted unanimously June 2 to spend $7,280 to replace its police reporting software so the village can view and share reports with other departments after the Allen County Sheriff’s Office moves to a new system.
Police Lieutenant Truex told council the county’s migration means Cridersville would lose access to other departments’ reports unless it switches. Truex said the vendor quote is $7,280, which includes a one‑time fee of $2,600; he said the yearly cost after that would be $4,680. “This would replace our current reporting system,” Truex said, adding that training for officers would be available.
Council member Joe Bailey asked how the change would benefit officers; Truex said it removes “gray areas” and creates a streamlined process. Dorance Thompson moved to approve the purchase; Shaun Wenrick seconded. The motion passed 5–0, with Dylan Lauck calling in to cast his vote.
Truex told council several neighboring departments — including Minster, Waynesfield, New Bremen and St. Marys — are converting to the new reporting system, which he said will make incident details and interdepartmental records accessible at Cridersville’s fingertips. He said the department will schedule training for personnel and continue to maintain equipment and training files noted as priorities for improving service.
