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Police chief reports vehicle order, hiring progress and policy updates
Summary
Police Chief Ron Godwin told the council that department policies are being updated, one patrol vehicle has been ordered with equipment lead times, and hiring is underway through the Civil Service Commission.
Police Chief Ron Godwin provided the council with a departmental update at the July 22 meeting. He said policy updates are ongoing; one vehicle has been ordered from Jenkins Ford with an estimated 2–2.5 month wait for delivery and an additional 2–3 months for equipment installation. The department has purchased ammunition at a favorable price and is coordinating with the Civil Service Commission on part-time hiring.
The chief did not specify budget line items for the vehicle or equipment in the minutes. Council did not take formal action on the police report at the meeting.
