Medium PriorityPublic Safetyopen
Police staffing and fleet
Summary
The township hired six experienced officers with more targeted by summer, and bought 15 new Tahoe patrol vehicles after a co-op dealer reneged on its bid. Residents questioned buying cars while the force is understaffed.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Up to $811,884.75 for vehicles and upfits, previously bonded and allocated.
✅Who benefits
Patrol officers get safer, roadworthy vehicles; residents get faster, better-equipped policing.
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