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Parma police chief outlines policy subscription, license‑plate reader interest and hiring schedule

City of Parma City Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

Police Chief Robert Topie recommended subscribing to Lexipol for policy and training at an annual cost of $4,000 (20% discount available through April 30, 2026), said the department is exploring license‑plate readers and cameras for next fiscal year, and scheduled admin interviews the week of April 20, 2026.

Chief Robert Topie told the council the department is considering a Lexipol subscription — a policy and training service that aligns department policies with changing legislation — and reported a 20% discount is available through April 30, 2026; the quoted annual price in the update was $4,000 with monthly fees waived through October. Chief Topie said the service provides notifications on legal updates and 12–15 hours of assistance.

Topie also said the department is evaluating license‑plate readers (LPR) and cameras for the next fiscal year and will verify pricing before any purchase. He scheduled interviews for the open Police Admin position for Tuesday–Thursday the week of April 20, 2026.

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