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Finance committee approves police purchases: ammunition, uniforms and replacement vests
Summary
The committee approved three police-related procurements: ammunition ($120,632), department clothing and allowances ($120,000), and 29 Level II replacement vests ($36,996.75); police staff said the ammo and vest purchases are routine annual or expiration‑driven replacements.
The finance committee approved multiple police purchases: ammunition from Eagle Point (not to exceed $120,632), annual department clothing and clothing-allowance purchases from East Coast Emergency Outfitters (not to exceed $120,000), and replacement Level II vests (29 vests) with a not-to-exceed amount of $36,996.75.
Officer William Estrella said the vests expire every five years and the replacements are needed for expiring vests and new hires. Karen Smith, business manager for the police department, described the clothing procurement split—$90,000 for department issue and $30,000 for clothing allowance—and said East Coast Outfitters (Manchester, N.H.) is the vendor of choice.
