Police department staffing enhancement and procurement of…
City of OttumwaIowa- Detected
- Oct 28, 2026
- 5 days ago
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- Public Safety
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Police department staffing enhancement and procurement of bulletproof vests utilizing DOJ grants.
Inferred: Law enforcement equipment vendors and recruitment/training services.
From the meeting
- Source
- Ottumwa City Council - October 27 2026 - Special Work Session
- Meeting date
- October 28, 2026
- Agency
- City of Ottumwa
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