The city has two new police cruisers almost ready to hit the streets.
City Safety Director Bob Everett says a third new vehicle is already in service, but the other two still need to be outfitted. One will be converted into a new K-9 vehicle. Everett says the cars should be ready for duty in the coming weeks.
He says a fully fitted police cruiser costs around $55,000, but the city carefully budgets to make sure fleet vehicles are continuously updated. That avoids high-mileage vehicles that “nickel and dime the city to death” with frequent repairs.
Everett says the police department also recently hired a new officer. The mayor swore in Anthony Nicholson on Monday. He previously worked in Stark County with the Perry Township Police Department.
Anthony Nicholson sworn in by Dover Mayor Shane Gunnoe
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