After holiday shopping for Littleton Police


Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 2:06 PM EST

Della Batts, Herald Staff Writer
Advertisement
LITTLETON— Police Chief Mike Suggs is happy to report that his department will be involved in a little after Christmas shopping since he’s received part of a grant he applied for just over a year ago.

The three-year grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program will pay for an officer, all of his equipment and a vehicle as well as check point equipment for DWI and drivers license check points. The money for the check point equipment is close to $11,000.

Suggs said that he is purchasing an enclosed trailer (to store the equipment), two portable generators and two light sources “to light up where we’re at,” he said, as well as traffic cones and other incidental items.

“What makes me feel better is knowing that if this part was approved, then the other part comes through. That part is an officer, which we desperately need. His vehicle, radios and equipment and his salary will be paid 100 percent the first year. The next year they will pay 75 percent, and the next year 50 percent.”

The department must have the money spent and reports ready by September 2009.

Copyright © 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald

Comments

    pleased with police in Littleton wrote on Jan 3, 2009 9:37 PM:

    " Chief Suggs is a great chief. Littleton should be thankful for his presence and the way he follows through and leads his officers. Great job Chief and officers keep up the good work. Thank you "

Write a Comment

Comment posters are responsible for the opinions they express and the accuracy of the information they provide. We urge comment writers to treat this as a public forum where manners matter. We encourage a collegial, non-insulting tone. All readers comments must be approved by our staff before posting to the Web site. They review submitted comments periodically during the day for offensive or off-topic content before posting. Be aware, in accordance with the Communications Decency Act and provisions upheld in judicial appeal, that you are responsible for comments posted on this Web site. The Daily Herald is not liable for messages from third parties.

DO NOT POST:
* Potentially libelous statements or damaging innuendo.
* Obscene, explicit, or racist language.
* Personal attacks, insults or threats.
* The use of another person's real name to disguise your identity.
* Comments unrelated to the story.
* Personal Information (phone numbers, addresses, etc.)

Opinions, advice and all other information expressed in rrdailyherald.com's reader comments represent the individual's own views and not necessarily those of the Daily Herald. The Daily Herald does not endorse and is not responsible for statements, advice or opinions offered by anyone other than authorized Daily Herald spokespersons.

Your thoughtful contribution to the online discussion is appreciated.

(optional)
   
 

Contact Us

Contact Us
(252) 537-2505