Committee Supports Keeping Backup Squad Car
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The committee supported retaining the 2019 Dodge Ram as a spare police vehicle after the department acquires a 2026 Dodge Durango. Minor equipment purchases will be needed to keep the Ram in backup service.
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What this means
Byron’s police department plans to use the 2026 Dodge Durango to replace the 2019 Dodge Ram but keep the older vehicle as a backup. The committee supported that approach, although no formal vote was recorded on the vehicle disposition. The committee also discussed waiting for state changes before finalizing age-related e-bike rules and noted that traffic offenses were increasing.
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- The committee supported retaining the 2019 Dodge Ram as a backup police vehicle.
- The committee approved the May 20 agenda by a 4-0 vote.
- The committee approved the March 18, 2026, meeting minutes by a 3-0 vote, with one abstention.
- The committee supported waiting for state action before making age-related changes to the proposed e-bike ordinance.
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