Summary
The police fleet gets three new 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility cruisers, with three old ones declared surplus. It was already in the 2026 budget.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
$142,890 for three cruisers, within the $168,000 budgeted for 2026.
Patrol officers and residents who rely on well-maintained police response.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council (Work) - Sep 21, 2026
The aging Panasonic camera system is being replaced with Axon body and in-car cameras, and all 12 cruisers get electronic citation printers — both designed to save officer time and improve court paperwork.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 21, 2026
The police fleet gets three new 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility cruisers, with three old ones declared surplus. It was already in the 2026 budget.
City Council (Work) - Mar 2, 2026
Year two of a multi-year radio replacement: eight Motorola APX N50 portables for $33,037.36, within budget. The current radios are 15 years old and parts are hard to find.
City Council (Regular) - Mar 2, 2026
Three new patrol cruisers are being equipped for duty through K.E. Rose at $65,910.99 — about $17,500 under the $83,000 budget — keeping police vehicles in service on schedule.
City Council (Work) - Feb 2, 2026
Cruisers and fire vehicles have been losing cellular connectivity mid-shift, which is a real safety concern during emergencies. A 5G modem upgrade will fix it, and rebates cut the net cost nearly in half.
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