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Demorest to purchase 2019 Ford Explorer for School Resource Officer; county expected to reimburse

Demorest City Council · August 5, 2025
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Summary

Chief Chastain presented a proposal to acquire a used 2019 Ford Explorer with 44,481 miles for the School Resource Officer. The city would title the vehicle and the probation account will front payment, with the county expected to reimburse the cost; no vote was recorded.

At the Aug. 5 work session, Chief Chastain presented a proposal to acquire a used 2019 Ford Explorer to serve as the School Resource Officer (SRO) vehicle.

Chief Chastain said the vehicle being considered has 44,481 miles and has been used solely as a security vehicle rather than in active police patrol. The city would purchase and title the vehicle, and the city’s probation account would front the payment pending reimbursement from the county.

The transcript records the arrangement and anticipated county reimbursement but does not show a formal vote or final authorization during this session.