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Board authorizes mayor to sign multi‑jurisdictional SWAT agreement
Summary
Trustees authorized the mayor to sign a multi‑jurisdictional SWAT agreement with Cheektowaga and West Seneca police departments, approving continued joint operations and authorizing use of village personnel.
Trustees approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a combined, multi‑jurisdictional SWAT team agreement with the towns of Cheektowaga and West Seneca and neighboring agencies. As read during the motion: "Be it resolved the Village Of Depew Mayor Kevin j Peterson is authorized to sign the town of Cheektowaga, town of West Seneca, and village of Depew police departments combined, multi jurisdictional SWAT team agreement." The board carried the motion on a roll‑call vote.
Presenters described the action as a renewal of an existing agreement and said officers had gained training and experience through the collaboration. The village additionally authorized use of a village vehicle for conference travel for code officers earlier in the meeting.
