Posted on January 30, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
During a special meeting Monday night, North Judson Town Council members permitted Town Marshal Kelly Fisher to proceed with the purchase of a vehicle for the Police Department.
The vehicle is for Officer Rico Simpson and the police dog that he will be picking up next month. Members approved the purchase of a black 2014 Ford Explorer, with all-wheel drive that was requested by the town marshal. Marshal Fisher explained that it’s had routine maintenance so it is in very good condition.
She said it currently has 70,254 miles and there is still a little over a year left on the warranty. She also mentioned that the dealer agreed to put brand new tires on the vehicle before they take it off the lot. The vehicle will be purchased from Asia Motors, a dealer utilized and recommended by other law enforcement agencies, according to Fisher.
The cost of the vehicle is around $15,000. Fisher reminded board members of $10,000 that the department previously set aside for the purchase of a code enforcement vehicle. She also informed them that donations in the K9 Fund are up to $12,680.
The plan moving forward is to repurpose Officer Rico Simpson’s current vehicle to use for code enforcement and part-time car. The $10,000 that was set aside, plus $5,000 from the donations will be utilized to buy the Explorer.
Fisher explained that the NJ PD already has lights, a computer and a radio for the vehicle, as well as a kennel that was donated by the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
The only additional purchases that have to be made are a temperature sensor alarm system, a door popper, and potentially a siren box.
She said even after purchasing the additional features with donated money, approximately $6,381 will remain in the K9 Fund for future maintenance.
Marshal Fisher added that Simon’s Speed Shop volunteered to install the K9 Kennel, as well as all of the necessary attachments free of charge.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Monday, January 29, 2018
NJ Town Council to Hold Special Meeting to Consider K9 Vehicle Purchase Tonight
Posted on January 29, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
A special meeting to consider the purchase of a K9 vehicle will be held by the North Judson Town Council tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Town Marshal Kelly Fisher initially proposed the purchase when town council members met on Monday, January 15th.Fisher explained that the department has $10,000 worth of funds available that was initially intended to buy a mode of transportation for the town’s code enforcement officer.
However, rather than purchasing a new vehicle for that purpose, she suggested handing down Officer Rico Simpson’s current car so they can utilize the money for something that could be equipped with the K9 travel kennel.
Fisher said she wants to get something that can be easily transported around town and down alleyways. She provided members with a few different SUV options coming in around $15,000.Fisher informed them that some of the proposed vehicles would need additional attachments.
She said most the additions, such as mounts, lights and the dog kennel itself, are already available through the department. The only things that would need to be purchased and installed would be a temperature sensor and a door popper.
Marshal Fisher’s request will be further discussed and possibly acted on tonight. Members will hold the special meeting in Town Hall, after the conclusion of a closed executive session pertaining to the same topic.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
A special meeting to consider the purchase of a K9 vehicle will be held by the North Judson Town Council tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Town Marshal Kelly Fisher initially proposed the purchase when town council members met on Monday, January 15th.Fisher explained that the department has $10,000 worth of funds available that was initially intended to buy a mode of transportation for the town’s code enforcement officer.
However, rather than purchasing a new vehicle for that purpose, she suggested handing down Officer Rico Simpson’s current car so they can utilize the money for something that could be equipped with the K9 travel kennel.
Fisher said she wants to get something that can be easily transported around town and down alleyways. She provided members with a few different SUV options coming in around $15,000.Fisher informed them that some of the proposed vehicles would need additional attachments.
She said most the additions, such as mounts, lights and the dog kennel itself, are already available through the department. The only things that would need to be purchased and installed would be a temperature sensor and a door popper.
Marshal Fisher’s request will be further discussed and possibly acted on tonight. Members will hold the special meeting in Town Hall, after the conclusion of a closed executive session pertaining to the same topic.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
North Judson Town Marshal Proposes K9 Vehicle Purchase
Posted on January 18, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Marshall Kelly Fisher presented town council members with a few different options for police vehicles when they met Monday night.
Fisher told them that she’s been seeking a vehicle that can be utilized by Officer Rico Simpson once the K9 is obtained from Vohne Liche Kennels.
She explained that $10,000 is currently set aside for the purchase of a code enforcement vehicle. However, she presented members with a proposal to utilize that money for a K9 vehicle instead.
Fisher said, “If we can hand Rico’s car down to the ordinance officer and then maybe if we could use that $10,000 plus maybe another 5 out of our donations to buy him an SUV.”
She mentioned that if their current part-time K9 officer chooses not to continue his contract in February, the new K9 SUV could replace the part-time vehicle on the insurance. If that were to happen, the cost of insurance would not be impacted.
She showed members a few different used SUV options, one of which was fully equipped. She explained that if they went with any of the others, the only necessary attachments that would need to be purchased would be the NJPD Decals, a heat sensor and a door popper.
Other additions such as lights, mounts and the dog kennel are already available through the police department. She stated that equipping a car from scratch costs around $8,000, so re-using some of the features they already have will save them a lot of money.
Fisher added that Simon’s Speed Shop offered to install the kennel and the necessary internal features in whichever vehicle is selected.
Council members asked Fisher to select the vehicle she wants to go with and write out all of the things that would need to be added. They said they would officially consider her recommendation at the next town council meeting.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Marshall Kelly Fisher presented town council members with a few different options for police vehicles when they met Monday night.
Fisher told them that she’s been seeking a vehicle that can be utilized by Officer Rico Simpson once the K9 is obtained from Vohne Liche Kennels.
She explained that $10,000 is currently set aside for the purchase of a code enforcement vehicle. However, she presented members with a proposal to utilize that money for a K9 vehicle instead.
Fisher said, “If we can hand Rico’s car down to the ordinance officer and then maybe if we could use that $10,000 plus maybe another 5 out of our donations to buy him an SUV.”
She mentioned that if their current part-time K9 officer chooses not to continue his contract in February, the new K9 SUV could replace the part-time vehicle on the insurance. If that were to happen, the cost of insurance would not be impacted.
She showed members a few different used SUV options, one of which was fully equipped. She explained that if they went with any of the others, the only necessary attachments that would need to be purchased would be the NJPD Decals, a heat sensor and a door popper.
Other additions such as lights, mounts and the dog kennel are already available through the police department. She stated that equipping a car from scratch costs around $8,000, so re-using some of the features they already have will save them a lot of money.
Fisher added that Simon’s Speed Shop offered to install the kennel and the necessary internal features in whichever vehicle is selected.
Council members asked Fisher to select the vehicle she wants to go with and write out all of the things that would need to be added. They said they would officially consider her recommendation at the next town council meeting.
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