Police and public safety items in Town of Garner, between 28 Aug 2025 and 28 Aug 2026
20 items. Each one links to the meeting it was on. This is the bottom of every drill-down on this site: whatever a chart says, the items behind it are here to be counted.
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Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 11 (Offenses), Chapter 14 (Police), and Chapter 18 (Weapons and Explosives) of the town code, proposed by the Legal, Parks and Recreation, and Police departments.
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Legal, Fire, Inspections, Parks and Recreation, and Police departments recommend amendments to Chapters 4 (Fire Prevention), 10 (Motor Vehicles), 11 (Offenses), 14 (Police), and 18 (Weapons) of the town code; council considers whether to send them to a public hearing on August 18.
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Recognizes Senior Officer Patrick Lee and Danielle Kocher for life-saving actions during a 2025 incident.Proclamation or recognition Police and public safety
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Recognizes Senior Officer Patrick Lee's bravery and life-saving efforts during a 2026 incident.Proclamation or recognition Police and public safety
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E.4 Surplus PropertyDeclares a totaled Police Department vehicle as surplus property.Consent agenda Police and public safety
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Includes discussion of Real-Time Information Center (RTIC) operations, Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) policy guardrails, and data privacy considerations, alongside general budget questions.
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The council recognized Fire Codes Administrator Bill Lamm, retiring effective July 1, 2026, for his service to the town and other communities in public safety.
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Discussion item Police and public safety
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An emergency repair authorization for a sewer lift pump serving the Garner Police Department and Fire Administration buildings.
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Legal and police staff ask Council to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance (2026) 5382, amending Chapter 3 (Animals and Fowl) of the town code. The changes align Garner's animal-control rules with Wake County's, updating definitions, leash requirements, and impoundment timelines, as part of a proposed interloc…
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Legal and police staff present proposed revisions to the town's animal control ordinance (Chapter 3) to align with Wake County's animal control ordinance and a new interlocal shelter agreement, covering leash rules, impoundment timelines, civil penalties, and dangerous-animal hearing procedures. Council is asked wheth…
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Budget amendment to fund three new police department positions: one Police Officer II and two non-sworn Public Safety Aides.
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Mayor Gupton will administer the Oath of Office to new Fire Chief Barrett Penny.
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Council will recognize Corporal Richard Roach for 20 years of service ahead of his February 1, 2026 retirement.Presentation Police and public safety
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Council will recognize Corporal Roach's service weapon and badge as disposable property so they can be awarded to him upon retirement.Consent agenda Police and public safety
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Council will recognize Lieutenant Roberson's service weapon and badge as disposable property so they can be awarded to him upon retirement.Consent agenda Police and public safety
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Council will recognize Sergeant Holding's service weapon and badge as disposable property so they can be awarded to him upon retirement.Consent agenda Police and public safety
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Consent approval of minutes from three August 2025 special meetings (candidate orientation, budget workshop, police chief meet-and-greet).
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The council meets with the two finalists for the Garner Fire Chief position to discuss management style and vision for the department. No formal action will be taken.
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Inspections Director Paul Padgett updates the council on the town's efforts to strengthen emergency preparedness, covering staff training, planning, and coordination for continuity of operations.Presentation Police and public safety