Ithaca police will now need council approval to apply for tactical and surveillance grants - The Ithaca Voice

Ithaca police will now need council approval to apply for tactical and surveillance grants - The Ithaca Voice

ITHACA, N.Y. – The Ithaca Police Department will now need approval from Common Council before applying for grants to purchase tactical equipment and surveillance technology. Council approved the change Wednesday. Many residents spoke in favor of the resolution, which, as amended, passed 9-1. The resolution requires prior approval for tactical grant applications and police to provide details about the proposed equipment, grant obligations and how…