Military equipment policy

Supported the police equipment renewal, citing Flock data staying local, successful apprehensions, and his ride-along experiences with community-oriented officers.

A 40-year resident, invoked the Boy Scout motto 'be prepared' in support of the equipment inventory.

Warned that military equipment could one day be turned on residents and urged the Council to spend resources on housing and schools instead.

Said these are dual-use devices and that safety depends on training, leadership, and community policing orientation, not the equipment itself.