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Paw Paw council introduces new officer and approves police re-equipping plan
Summary
The council introduced new police officer Seara Mallow and recorded approval of a re-equipping proposal that included $1,100 ballistic vests and a not-to-exceed $5,000 total for uniforms and utility gear; body-camera purchases were deferred pending compatibility checks.
The Council of the Town of Paw Paw on May 4 introduced new police officer Seara Mallow, who brings prior law-enforcement experience and a background in code enforcement. Council discussed a tentative onboarding schedule (initial Friday and Saturday shifts) intended to help bridge local code-enforcement coverage.
Councilors also reviewed a police re-equipping proposal that listed new ballistic vests at $1,100 each, uniform pants and tops at $75–$100 per piece, and miscellaneous utility gear with an overall cap “not to exceed $5,000.” The minutes record a motion by Councilor John Pritchard, seconded by Councilor Devin Abe, and the motion is recorded as carried unanimously. The purchase of body cameras was specifically put on hold pending a compatibility check with existing software/hardware and further cost review.
