Tuesday, October 1, 2013

A replacement BK, new police vehicle are on the way | Belvidere Daily Republican

Written by Troy A. Bruzewski,

Chamberlain said the city avoided using any tax funds for the purchase of a multi-use vehicle for the Belvidere Police and it significantly updates this facet of the department.

BPD’s “Multi-Use Rapid Response Vehicle” was secured by funding from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Account, which covered the entire $71,220.

“This will replace our ages-old ambulance that was used as our SWAT vehicle, crime scene vehicle and sometimes at events it would be a command center vehicle,” he said. “It’s a good idea to get an upgrade and not taking it from taxpayer funds.”

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