Public Health & Safety Committee March 10 2026

The Tumwater, WA City Government's Public Health & Safety Committee met on March 10, 2026, to discuss several key procurement and policy matters. The committee reviewed the ongoing body-worn camera deployment project with vendor Axon, highlighting the purchase agreement finalized in December 2025 and the upcoming public comment period on the body camera policy. They also addressed a temporary staffing adjustment involving the School Resource Officer program, clarifying that no defunding of the police department occurred and that a memorandum of understanding with the Tumwater School District would be placed on the March 17 city council consent calendar. Additionally, the committee discussed an interlocal agreement for opioid abatement funding with neighboring jurisdictions, approving a recommendation to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement and noting plans for a request for proposals to allocate settlement funds for eligible projects. Finally, the committee agreed to reschedule their regular meetings to 4:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month to accommodate member availability.