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Lantana OKs purchase of new service handguns with optics; net cost about $18,830
Summary
The council approved a $29,280 purchase of new handguns for the police department from Lewes Police Distributors Inc., with a trade‑in allowance of $10,450 for a net purchase price of roughly $18,830; staff said the guns include pistol‑mounted optics to improve accuracy.
The town council authorized the police department to buy new service handguns from Lewes Police Distributors Inc. for a listed price of $29,280, with an expected trade‑in allowance of $10,450 for a net cost around $18,830. The motion passed unanimously.
The police chief explained that the department's current handguns have been in service for several years and that the requested firearms include pistol‑mounted optics intended to improve officer proficiency. "These handguns come with the newest and latest optics system," the chief said, describing how optics reduce the need for sight adjustment during a high‑stress event. Sergeant Cummings, the department's lead firearms instructor, answered technical questions about frame sizes and optics and said the change will help many officers become more proficient.
Council members noted the trade‑in credit and confirmed the purchase was included in the FY24–25 budget. The town recorded the motion and vote 5–0 in favor of the purchase.
