Trustees flag taser upgrades, explore Flock cameras; approve siren maintenance contract

Jul 28, 2025

Trustees discussed potential taser updates, sourcing a taser-certified instructor and exploring Flock camera purchases; the board also approved a four-year warning-siren maintenance contract and noted the siren repair and battery status.

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During committee reports at the July 28 meeting, Trustee Thurs said he met with Chief Stencil to discuss whether the police department needs to update its tasers and to identify a taser-certified instructor for training. He also said the department is exploring purchase options for Flock camera systems to support public-safety monitoring. The board did not take a procurement vote on cameras or tasers at this meeting; trustees indicated staff follow-up would be needed.

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