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Additional police officer to reach 46 sworn officers

Stow

Summary

The hire was already in the 2026 budget and aims to keep more officers on the road, improve health and time off under 12-hour shifts, and raise minimum staffing.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jan 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Already built into the 2026 operating budget, so no new tax hit.

✅Who benefits

Everyone who relies on police response — better staffing means faster coverage and less burned-out officers.

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