Decatur board approves purchase of upgraded police simulator; county to contribute later
Chief Gerber described a $96,475 upgrade to a three‑screen Recon 180 simulator funded by a $45,000 grant; the board authorized purchase of the city's share now and the chief to sign, with the sheriff's office to contribute their portion in 2027 and a proposed MOU for shared use.
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Chief Gerber told the board the department had been awarded a grant to replace an aging training simulator with a three‑screen Recon 180 system priced at $96,475. He said the grant would cover $45,000 and the sheriff's office had agreed to share the remaining cost, with the city's portion available in the LIT budget.
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