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Stamping Ground Commission approves firearms purchase to equip second officer
Summary
The Stamping Ground commission approved buying firearms needed to equip a second police officer after Police Chief John Giles said about 40% of the department's budget has been used and the department is seeking a new hire. The purchase passed 5-0.
The Stamping Ground City Commission voted Jan. 8 to approve the purchase of firearms to equip a second police officer after Police Chief John Giles said the department is actively looking for a part-time or full-time hire and that equipment must be in place before hiring.
Chief John Giles reported that the department had used about 40% of its budget for December and said staff are pursuing candidates, including retirees and part-time officers. The chief told the Commission he must purchase equipment for a new hire before extending an offer. The Commission approved the firearms purchase on a 5-0 vote after a motion from Commissioner Ken Koger and a second from Mayor Jennifer Jones.
The Commission's action clears the way for recruitment steps the chief described, but no formal job offer or hire was recorded in the minutes. The minutes do not specify the firearm models, vendors, or the exact dollar amount authorized; those procurement details were not provided at the meeting and are listed as not specified.
The next administrative step recorded in the minutes was for the department to continue active recruitment. The item appeared as part of department reports and did not include a separate ordinance or appropriation amendment.
