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Board approves suspension of American Protection Bureau security services through April with one dissent
Summary
The Board voted to suspend American Protection Bureau security services from Jan. 1 through April 15, 2026 (exceptions for select dates), with Mayor Ralph Ekstrand voting nay and the four other members voting aye.
The Board approved a temporary suspension of the village’s contract with American Protection Bureau, effective January 1, 2026 through April 15, 2026, while allowing the administration to require coverage on specific dates (for example, holidays or village events). Deputy Mayor William Barrett moved the motion and Trustee Cheryl Parisi seconded; the minutes record the roll-call as Mayor Ralph Ekstrand—nay; Deputy Mayor William Barrett—aye; Trustee Cheryl Parisi—aye; Trustee Walter Priestley—aye; Trustee Craig Rosasco—aye. The resolution is recorded as RESOLVED #2026-11-16.
The minutes state the exception applies on days “whereby the Administration deems necessary (i.e. holidays, Village events, etc.),” but do not list which future dates will be covered or what operational plan will replace contract security during the suspension period. The record also does not show whether alternative coverage (e.g., additional NCPD presence or village staff) was arranged.
