Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant told city council her staffing is squeezed due to the $20 million buyout of experienced officers.
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"We're facing unprecedented times, and it takes thinking creatively and digging deep," Council President Shannon Hardin said of the decision to amend the police union contract to allow for the overtime pay boost."...This is an out-of-the-box idea to solve a specific issue that we have this summer." “Summer is traditionally a time of higher crime, so we need to do all we can to keep our residents safe,” Ginther's written statement said. “Additional staffing during weekends and well-lit parks are part of a sweeping plan to prevent crime this summer.”
In addition to the additional officers, the city will pay $500,000 to install 25 temporary solar-powered lights and security camera systems at parks. The units have the ability to record video continuously for up to 14 days, and are mobile, allowing them to be moved to different parks as needed, said Dan Giangardella, deputy director of public safety."This provides us with another set of eyes in the community," Giangardella said.
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