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Ithaca Police chief reacts to Common Council resolution on tactical grant applications

1 week ago in Community, Crime, Local, Politics

Ithaca City Hall (file) Photo: Saga Communications/607 News Now

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Tactical grant applications from the Ithaca Police Department are getting scrutiny.

The Common Council approved a resolution Wednesday, July 8 that gives them a say in applications for tactical gear. Chief Tom Kelly tells 607 News Now he understands why it’s important.

The resolution, which was introduced by Alderperson Hannah Shvets, passed 9-1.

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