The Akron Police Department could potentially receive more money for police gear and equipment replacement, including buying some rifles for the police department’s patrol division, if city council approves this decision in the city’s budget.
“It’s nice to see the city start putting money towards this project, and in order for it to be successful, enough money is going to need to be allocated,” said Akron Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7 President Sgt. Brian Lucey.
In an email to News 5, Akron Spokesperson Stephanie Marsh said it’s the administration’s intention to move away from officers having their own personal rifles on the job, so the city hopes to allocate $255,000 to replace police gear, body armor and other equipment…