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The Police Commission reported cutting $120,000 from the tight 2026 budget by not promoting a sixth sergeant. The department also plans to rehire retired Officer Locke as its second school resource officer beginning March 10.
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The budget change reduces planned staffing costs in 2026, while leaving one police position open because there are currently no viable candidates. Six recruits are in field training, and two cadets are attending the academy. The department reported a January spike in overdose calls, higher arrests and parking tickets, and two police vehicles out of service.
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