During a discussion about Dunwoody’s proposed 2012 budget Oct. 10, city council members disagreed over whether the city needs to add four new police officers.
Police Chief Billy Grogan has requested funding to create a new unit that would be concentrated in problem areas to address high rates of crime and traffic.
Grogan said the unit would use data to work proactively to reduce incidents around the city.
“They would not be tied to answering calls for service,” Grogan said.
Council members were divided on the issue. Some said they felt comfortable with the level of police services, while others felt the additional officers are needed to keep the city safe.
“The budget committee meet for many hours and there were very few things we couldn’t reach a consensus on and this was one of them,” said Councilman Robert Wittenstein.