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Chief Sanders warns fleet is down to three vehicles, urges replacements
Summary
Chief Sanders told the council the Helena Police Department is operating on three cars, causing delayed responses and prisoner-transport problems; he said staff is exploring state surplus and Missouri Highway Patrol retirements as used-vehicle sources but cautioned about upfitting and maintenance costs.
Chief Sanders, Helena’s police chief, told the council the department was "operating with 3 at this moment right now," and said the shortfall was producing delayed responses and occasional difficulties transporting detainees.
He said he had investigated used options — including state surplus and the Missouri Highway Patrol, which retires some vehicles at roughly 54,000 miles — but warned used vehicles often lack warranties and require inspection and upfitting. The chief publicly commended officer Daniel Lawson for salvaging parts and keeping vehicles running, and council members asked the chief to continue searching and arrange inspections before any purchase.
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