Police chief outlines cruiser replacement scheduling and dispatch-console upgrade needs

Aug 27, 2026

Police Chief Cupp said cruisers are being itemized in the CIP at about $85,000 each (purchase + upfitting) and that dispatch consoles (installed in 2015) are due for replacement; towns participating in regional dispatch have contributed to a capital reserve fund to help cover replacement.

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Police Chief Cupp briefed the board on police department capital needs, saying the CIP now separates cruisers into distinct line items and that the planning placeholder of $85,000 per cruiser reflects recent procurement and upfitting costs, including on-board computers, body and dash cameras and other technology.

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