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Benson Police highlight recruitment, a $10,000 traffic‑safety grant and 2025 technology goals

Board of Commissioners of the Town of Benson · February 11, 2025
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Summary

Police Chief Greg Percy summarized 2024 activity, staffing and community programs and said the department received a $10,000 N.C. Governor's Crime Commission grant; 2025 goals include body cameras, vehicle partitions and exploring a firearms range.

Police Chief Greg Percy presented the Benson Police Department’s 2024 highlights and goals during the Feb. 11 work session. Percy said the department participated in or assisted with 48 special events, hired three experienced officers, two BLET graduates and two police trainees, and sold five vehicles while leasing three Dodge Durangos.

Percy reported the department received a $10,000 grant from the N.C. Governor’s Crime Commission to support traffic safety efforts, enforcement and overtime costs. He emphasized recruiting and retention as a major focus and said demographic data for the force was provided in the report.

Looking ahead to 2025, Percy said the department's goals include introducing body cameras, implementing vehicle partitions and researching, planning and — if feasible — constructing a firearms range to support training needs. The Board received the informational report; no formal action was taken on equipment or capital projects at the session.

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