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Commissioners debate reducing patrol vehicle buys while exploring state grants
Summary
Board discussed trimming sheriff's vehicle purchases from eight to four to reduce capital spending, while commissioners and the sheriff weighed the feasibility of pursuing Georgia Highway Safety grants to make up capacity shortfalls.
Camden County commissioners discussed reducing the number of patrol vehicles funded in the capital request and the possibility of pursuing state law-enforcement grants to cover additional vehicle needs.
One commissioner proposed funding four patrol vehicles rather than eight to cut capital costs and suggested pursuing Georgia Office of Highway Safety grants similar to neighboring counties that secure grant funding for radar/seat‑belt enforcement vehicles. The sheriff cautioned that four vehicles would not meet operational needs given several wrecked vehicles and high-mileage spares; he described current vehicles as “not sustainable” and said crews often use personal vehicles to respond where needed.
Staff noted grants are labor intensive and not guaranteed, and that timing for grant awards may not match the county’s immediate needs. The board did not adopt a formal change but acknowledged the trade-offs and asked staff to include equipment proposals and potential grant strategies in the proposed budget materials.
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