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The committee reviewed Gahanna’s proposed 2026 public safety budget, including expanded Flock camera coverage, a city-employed mental health liaison, and a request for a fifth school resource officer. No budget action was taken at this meeting.
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The proposed budget would expand police technology into more high-traffic areas, city entrances, neighborhoods, and parks. Officials said stolen vehicle numbers had fallen to one-third of their 2023 level since Flock cameras were installed, while also explaining that searches are audited and data is generally deleted after 30 days. The department continues to have vacancies among sworn officers and communications staff.
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