Laurie Police Department gets New Patrol Car and Reserve Officer

The Laurie Police Department has a new patrol car, a new reserve officer and a new policy on uniforms. Police Chief Shane Edwards says the department bought a 2011 Dodge Charger for 25-thousand dollars plus police equipment. He wants to sell one of the department’s 2004 Crown Victorias. The City of Laurie Board of Aldermen approved his recommendation that Amanda Brooner be hired and that the chief take responsibility for purchasing and distribution of uniforms, rather than giving officers a 600 allowance to purchase themselves.