FY2027 Police Budget

Budget
Discussion of the FY2027 proposed Police Budget
Author

Sam Jacobson

Published

June 10, 2026

Modified

June 19, 2026

This is part of my review of the FY2027 Budget and covers the Police department. It’s been updated with a couple answers received at the police committee meeting on 6/11/26.

FY2027 Proposed Expenses

  • Total Police Department: $4,413,906
    • Police station: $50,935
    • Dispatch: $596,872
      • 5 Full time employees
      • Software: 37k
    • Patrol: $2,527,901
      • 10 Filled positions, 4 open
        • $1.2M is wages
        • 195k is overtime (16% wages, additional 2% OT is grant funded - Violence against women)
          • OT is similar to Fire department
      • 52k in equipment
      • 50k in vehicle maintenance
    • Investigation/Prosecution: $541,191
      • 4 full time employees
        • Wages are: $343,136
      • removed an open detective position
    • Police Admin: $697,008
      • Full time employees
        • $418,863 is wages

Questions

  • 2factor authentication included in the software line (2.4k), this appears to be a duplicate service of CM duo - 2 factor authentication. is it? If so, why?
    • no clear answer provided.
  • What is IMC software ($35k)?
    • IMC software is an arrest database used by the police department PD.
  • Why are we holding 4 positions open? Suggest budgeting 2 and then reassessing next year. I’m not sure we could train that many officers if hired or that we could find 4 qualified candidates.
  • How many patrol vehicles do we have? Budget includes 50k for vehicle maintenance.
    • 13 cars in in the fleet. As patrol vehicles cycle out of regular service, moved into ‘fleet service’ for things like details where wear and tear is likely to be less.
  • Investigation supplies are budgeted below 2026 expenditures. How will this impact service?
    • This is related to one time expenses incurred in 2026 for two programs, rather than a true reduction in expenses. This should not impact levels of investigative service.
  • Why does PD have separate Zoom workplace subscription?
    • This allows the PD to save recordings of videos privately (relative to other departments)
  • How much is a uniform? currently budgeting $5,500 for 3 uniforms annually.
    • No clear justification provided. Traditional allotment.
  • Why is police more expensive than fire?
    • Police has an older/more experienced department than fire. There are more people at higher ranks in the police department than in the fire department.