Dozens of Port Authority officers packed a Lee County Board of Port Commissioners meeting Thursday as commissioners debated whether transferring port police to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office could save taxpayers money.
Commissioner David Mulicka requested a cost analysis comparing the current Port Authority police structure with potential integration into the sheriff’s office. However, his motion failed when no other commissioners supported it.
Watch Fort Myers Community Correspondent Miyoshi Price explain both sides:
Commissioner calls for Port Police Authority cost analysis, but it’s rejected
“So it was not personal. There was no reflection. I’m not unhappy with the current situation, but I wanted to know that,” Mulicka said…