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Police chief reports resolved complaint, staffing interviews and permissible uses of HB 2015 funds

Colfax City Council · June 1, 2026
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Summary

Chief Michael Melcher told the council a recent citizen complaint was resolved, the department's white patrol car is out of service, two officer interviews went well, and HB 2015 public safety funds cannot buy vehicles but may be used for tasers.

Chief Michael Melcher reported the Roberts complaint from the prior council meeting has been resolved and the trailer involved has been moved off the street. He told the council the department's white police car is currently out of commission.

Melcher updated council on HB 2015 public safety funding, saying the statute "does not permit the purchase of vehicles but confirmed the money can be used for tasers." He also reported two interviews were held last week—one for an entry-level officer and one lateral candidate—and described both as going very well.

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