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Commonwealth’s Attorney commends Officer Michael Dean; police chief reports $124,459 camera quote, council to seek grants
Summary
Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip L. Blevins presented Officer Michael Dean a commendation for a 2025 arrest that led to convictions. Police Chief Bryan Lynch reported a vendor quote of $124,458.82 for seven in‑car and six body‑worn cameras and said staff are pursuing grants to offset the cost.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip L. Blevins presented Officer Michael Dean with a certificate and challenge coin recognizing meritorious service for an arrest on Sept. 5, 2025, that recovered a firearm and more than 10 grams of methamphetamine and contributed to a subsequent conviction and sentence, the certificate states.
In his departmental report, Chief Bryan Lynch told the council the department has received a vendor quote for seven in‑car cameras and six body‑worn cameras totaling $124,458.82 spread over five years. Chief Lynch said grant opportunities are being explored because the in‑car camera equipment accounts for the majority of the cost and the town’s budget workshop has discussed funding options.
Why it matters: body‑worn and in‑car cameras are capital and recurring‑cost items that involve procurement decisions, grant eligibility, data‑storage policy and training. The council’s near‑term budget choices and any grant awards will determine whether the department can purchase the full system.
The council did not take a formal procurement vote at the meeting; staff said they will continue to pursue grant support and monitor the budget workshop for potential funding allocations.
