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Police chief seeks new ballistic glass and lobby reconfiguration; vehicle buys delayed by tariff concerns
Summary
The police chief requested ballistic glass replacement for the front counter, new compact vestibule/window options and improved file storage; commissioners and staff also discussed vehicle procurement timing amid tariff-driven price uncertainty.
Police chief (speaker 6) told the commission the department planned a targeted CIP project to replace the front-office window with ballistic glass and reorganize the lobby to improve staff safety and storage. The chief said the original building plans showed ballistic glass but the installed glazing is only double-thick, not ballistic, and described the preferred protection as roughly "a 3, similar to our ballistic vests." The project would include a smaller window option and ergonomic storage system to free workspace for staff.
Commissioners and the chief also discussed vehicle-replacement timing against the backdrop of rising tariffs and parts shortages. The chief said the department is watching markets and sometimes can acquire inventory already on lots, and that standard patrol vehicles are typically replaced around four years depending on hours and wear. One commissioner asked whether pursuit-rated vehicles versus non‑pursuit units were needed; the chief described a limited pursuit policy and said vehicle sourcing decisions will be balanced with budget timing and beginning fund balances.
