Public Safety Committee - September 28, 2026

The Public Safety Committee meeting of RCTV held on September 28, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and budget approvals. The committee approved multiple budget amendments, including reclassifications of positions within the sheriff's office and jail, and a $150,000 transfer from the drug fund to purchase narcotics vehicles. Two grant applications were authorized: the Edward Burn Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for $37,895 to purchase winter jackets for patrol and school resource officers, and a Mental Health Transportation Endowment Grant to offset patient transportation costs. Additionally, two Second Chance Act grants were approved to support substance use disorder treatment and re-entry education programs, each with a maximum award of $1 million and no local match required. The meeting also covered various departmental reports on public safety operations, staffing, and community programs, but no new contracts or RFPs were discussed. Motions for budget amendments and grant applications were unanimously passed by roll call votes.