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Police report: 673 calls in November; board authorizes AED purchase and accepts PADCED grant items
Summary
Chief Robert Evans reported 673 November calls for service and asked to purchase a Lifepak 1000 AED with a $3,103.11 Lehigh Valley Health Network reimbursable grant; the board authorized the purchase and accepted a $30,200 PADCED grant for Tasers and portable radios.
Chief Robert Evans presented the police monthly report, citing 673 calls for service in November, five reportable accidents, 12 non-reportable accidents, 12 criminal investigations and four criminal arrests. "November 2024 Police Statistics: 673 calls for service, 5 reportable accidents..." the record states.
Chief Evans requested authorization to purchase a Lifepak 1000 AED for $3,103.11 using a reimbursable grant from Lehigh Valley Health Network; the Board approved the purchase by unanimous vote. He also noted a $30,200 award through the PADCED program to fund new less-lethal Taser 7 devices and two handheld Motorola police radios. The Board accepted the police report as presented.
Why this matters: small capital investments in emergency medical equipment and officer safety equipment are funded through targeted grants and do not require ongoing township general-fund support beyond matching/purchase timing; the recorded motion authorizes the immediate purchase and reimbursement process.
