New Glarus Squad Car Purchase Moves Forward

A committee has advanced a proposed new police vehicle purchase for the New Glarus Police Department, sending the matter to the full Village Board for review and possible approval March 18.

Todd Klassy
by Todd Klassy
New Glarus Squad Car Purchase Moves Forward
This digital rendering shows the proposed new squad vehicle for the New Glarus Police Department, a Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD that recently advanced from committee review to the full Village Board. The department’s exterior graphics and markings may appear differently on the final vehicle. – Licensed stock photo

The proposed purchase of a new squad car for the New Glarus Police Department moved forward Thursday after action at the Village of New Glarus Public Works/Public Safety Committee meeting, and it now heads to the full Village Board for review and possible approval on Wednesday, March 18. Committee materials show the squad bid award was listed as a discussion and possible recommendation item on the March 12 agenda.

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