There is hereby established a Police Department Donation Fund. This fund shall be a restricted, non-reverting fund. The purpose of this fund shall be for the receipt of money from donations, fundraisers, and other sources, and said monies shall be used by the police department for expenditures directly related to the following purposes:
(A) Purchase of equipment and improvements of the police department facilities owned by the town; materials and supplies for use in the operation of the department;
(B) Education of the public regarding crime prevention and police related matters, including promotional, educational, and training supplies, and community events;
(C) Training and educational activities;
(D) Community outreach initiatives, which include but are not limited to events such as Shop with a Cop, Easter Egg Hunt, etc.;
(E) Purchase of food, drink, and other perishable items for meetings, events, and celebrations; and other specific fundraising campaigns for the department;
(F) Purchase, maintenance, equipping and caring for the Police K-9 program; and
(G) The police department shall not use the funds in its donation fund for any other purposes than those stated herein and such funds shall be administered by the Clerk-Treasurer.
(Am. Ord. 9-2023, passed 6-21-23)