Greensboro, North Carolina, City Council has given the purchase of 20 new police cars the greenlight in an effort to attract and retain officers.   -  Photo:  Unsplash/Scott Rodgerson

Greensboro, North Carolina, City Council has given the purchase of 20 new police cars the greenlight in an effort to attract and retain officers. 

Photo: Unsplash/Scott Rodgerson

The Greensboro City Council approved the purchase of 20 new police cars on Nov. 17 to assist the Police Department in its effort to recruit and retain officers, according to Fox 8.

The City Council agenda stated the initial purchase will total $1,160,300 for the vehicles, upfits like lightbars and other electronics, and cameras. The goal is to have enough vehicles in the fleet that officers can take them home. Chief Brian James said the department is losing officers to other departments that already offer this option. 

The Fox 8 report stated take-home vehicle program is predicated on the anticipated construction of a new equipment services facility and additional maintenance technicians necessary for the fleet expansion.

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