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City Council Budget Workshop July 7, 2026
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Leelan Police Department Pursues AEDs for Patrol and School Vehicles
The Leelan Police Department is exploring the feasibility of equipping patrol vehicles and School Resource Officer (SRO) vehicles with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). This initiative stems from a recent incident where officers were on scene for nearly 25 minutes with an unresponsive person before an AED became available. The request is for eight AEDs, with four intended for patrol units and four for SROs to cover school campuses, athletics, and games. While schools have AEDs, they may not be accessible at off-site events. The department is investigating grant opportunities, including the Huckley County Endowment, and potential co-funding with the school district, as AEDs are expensive.
Leelan Police Department Proposes Outfitting Patrol Units with Fire Extinguishers
The Leelan Police Department is requesting funding for 25 fire extinguishers to equip all patrol, CI, and SRO units. Currently, patrol vehicles are not equipped with fire extinguishers, which poses a risk when encountering vehicle fires, dumpster fires, or grass fires before the fire department can arrive. The request includes mounting brackets to secure the extinguishers and prevent accidental discharge. The total cost for 25 extinguishers and installation is $1,500, sourced from a local company.
Leelan Explores Covered Parking Solutions for Municipal Fleet Amidst Storm Damage Concerns
The Leelan City Council is discussing the need for covered parking for municipal vehicles, particularly for police cars, due to recent storm damage. Hailstorms have caused significant damage, rendering some vehicles inoperable due to broken windshields, which prevents them from responding to emergencies. The city is exploring options for covered parking, potentially at the current law enforcement center, by the dispatch center, or at the fire department building. The old George Press funeral home property is also being considered as a potential site for a new police station with covered parking. Protecting the fleet is seen as essential for ensuring emergency response capabilities.
Leelan Police Department Secures Grant Funding for Body Vests
The Leelan Police Department has received $9,500 from a vest grant, with additional reimbursement expected from the Oxy grant. This funding will cover approximately three-quarters of the cost for new body vests, which cost about $2,500 each and have a lifespan of five years. The department is exploring other grant opportunities and similar programs to cover the remaining costs.
Leelan Police Department Seeks Funding for Dispatch Monitor Upgrade
The Leelan Police Department is requesting funding for updated monitors for their 24/7 dispatch center. The current monitors are 8-10 years old and have been experiencing lag, with one failing on the Fourth of July, requiring a temporary fix. The proposal is to replace four older monitors with two curved monitors to improve dispatcher efficiency and reduce eye strain. This upgrade is estimated to cost just over $6,000 for the two main terminals, which are most actively used and tied to state systems. Other equipment for dispatch, such as computers, headsets, keyboards, and chairs, have been updated in recent years. The department has not explored grants specifically for dispatch equipment, as such grants are often niche.
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