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Shorewood authorizes disposal of eight out‑of‑warranty Tasers and batteries after grant-funded replacements
Summary
The Village Board approved an ordinance declaring eight Taser units and about 13 batteries surplus after receiving replacement equipment via a grant; the police chief said training devices remain covered and serviceable.
Police Chief reported the village received grant funding through the Illinois mutual‑aid law‑enforcement system to acquire new Taser equipment and requested passage of an ordinance to surplus the out‑of‑warranty units and batteries. "There are a total of 8 taser units and about 13 batteries," the chief said, requesting the board authorize disposal of those items.
Trustees asked whether training devices should be retained; the chief said the department already has training units that remain covered and serviceable. Trustee Amos moved the ordinance directing disposal of surplus Tasers and batteries and Trustee Babiak seconded; the board approved the measure by roll call.
