Police staffing and possible shift to full-time officers
Town of Fishkill
Summary
The supervisor floated banking tax money to hire full-time patrol officers by 2028-29, citing chronic part-time staffing struggles; council members objected that no plan exists and demanded a public hearing and department review before any commitment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Three to six full-time officer hires could be funded from the proposed override revenue plus bond payoffs around 2028-29.
Residents wanting 24/7 patrol coverage and young officers seeking full-time careers.
Taxpayers, if the staffing plan moves ahead without a budget analysis.
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