City of Kankakee - Public Safety Committee Livestream

The City of Kankakee Public Safety Committee held a meeting on August 5, 2026, focusing primarily on updates from the police and fire departments. The police department reported staffing levels, upcoming academy graduations, and recent retirements and resignations. They also discussed operational statistics including incidents, arrests, citations, and firearm recoveries. Key procurement-related expenditures included a $65,452.10 CANCOM dispatch bill shared with the fire department and a $72,526.88 annual maintenance fee for the Brazos system paid to the county. The committee approved payment of $153,532.42 in bills. The fire department provided updates on staffing, training, and equipment purchases, including $10,750 for shared foam supplies, $4,210 for firefighter gear, and $3,900 for ambulance body armor. They also noted a new aerial vehicle expected by late fall, which should reduce maintenance costs. EMS billing figures were presented, with $277,661 collected in June and $545,970 for the fiscal year to date. The meeting concluded without executive session and adjourned after alderman comments.