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Council adopts ordinance allowing police to trade in unclaimed or forfeited weapons

3010747 · April 16, 2025

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Brook Park adopted Ordinance 11461-2025 authorizing the police chief to trade in unclaimed and forfeited weapons no longer needed by the police department. Council passed the measure under suspension of the rules.

The Brook Park City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 11461-2025, authorizing the police chief to trade in unclaimed and forfeited weapons no longer needed by the Brook Park Police Department.

Council moved to suspend the rules and adopted the ordinance on first reading. The measure was introduced by Mayor Orcutt and discussed briefly by the safety committee prior to the full council vote. No public opposition was raised during the meeting.

City officials said proceeds from trade-ins will be returned to the police department’s equipment accounts for future departmental needs. The ordinance was adopted under suspension of the rules, meaning it took effect immediately upon passage.