The Taylor Police Department has leased a new vehicle to enhance patrol coverage in Ransom Township, starting this January.
This deal comes after Taylor expanded its police coverage to Ransom Township, starting January 1. The contract is for one year but can renew automatically for two more years unless either side gives a 90-day notice to end it.
If everything goes smoothly, Ransom will own the Tahoe after the lease ends. If they decide to end the contract early, Taylor will take over the lease. Ransom will also pay $287,232 for police services in 2025, with a 4% increase each year after that.
To figure out the costs, Taylor looked at how much it spends on policing per resident and applied that to Ransom’s population. This way, everyone pays their fair share without raising costs for Taylor residents.
So far, the transition has been smooth. Taylor and Ransom are already collaborating on projects like landfill inspections. Ransom used to get police services from South Abington Township, but that ended last December due to contract issues.
The new Tahoe will be the ninth patrol vehicle for Taylor, helping to manage the added coverage area. Police Chief Brian Holland mentioned that the Tahoe is equipped with advanced features, including a thermal camera that can help in searches and identify if someone is armed from a distance.
The Tahoe is expected to arrive in February, and the department is treating Ransom like a neighborhood, adding it to their patrol zones. They’ve already responded to a few calls there.
Holland believes this partnership benefits both towns. To help Taylor police get familiar with Ransom, local officials have been showing them around and providing access to municipal buildings.
Overall, things are looking good. Residents are happy to see the police presence, and both towns are working closely together to address local issues like speeding. It seems like a solid agreement for everyone involved!
