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Edgewater police to buy high-caliber rifle with seized drug funds
Summary
Chief Joe Mahoney told council the department will purchase a high-powered rifle intended for extreme situations and that the acquisition will be paid for with seized illicit drug funds rather than tax dollars; council approved the item on the consent agenda.
Police Chief Joe Mahoney explained the department's request to acquire a powerful rifle meant for rare, extreme scenarios such as a subject behind reinforced cover or in an armored vehicle. He said the purchase is intended as a preparedness measure rather than routine equipment acquisition and emphasized that the department hopes never to use it.
"The best part about this purchase is it is being, purchased with illicit drug money, that we have seized," Mahoney said, adding that there is no direct cost to taxpayers for the procurement. Council approved the purchase on the consent agenda by roll call after staff confirmed the funding source and described other items the department buys for officer safety.
