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Powder Springs to pay for police improvements

A $48,356 police patrol vehicle is among the expenditures approved by the Powder Springs City Council. Courtesy of Powder Springs
A $48,356 police patrol vehicle is among the expenditures approved by the Powder Springs City Council. Courtesy of Powder Springs
By Carolyn Cunningham
June 23, 2017

Powder Springs will spend around $88,000 for the police department and the Cultural Arts Center.

The City Council agreed Monday to these expenditures:

  • $48,356 for a patrol vehicle.
  • $18,000 for police software.
  • $12,495 for a computer voice stress analyzer and extra batteries for the police department.
  • $9,500 for repairs and replacement to audio-visual and lighting equipment at the Cultural Arts Center.

Information: CityOfPowderSprings.org.

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