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Livingston Police updating its policy regarding the use of body cameras by law enforcement. Police Chief Ray Smith said that the policy update was suggested by the city of Livingston’s insurance provider, Public Entity Partners. The update was specifically raised regarding the insurance company’s concerns of risk management. “We got to looking at our body cams through the risk management ... Read More »

Livingston Police Department will update its firearms with the purchase of some $54,000 in new equipment Chief Ray Smith said they plan to purchase 15 patrol rifles, 10 of which will be “less than lethal” weapons. Smith said because of their effectiveness, he hopes to get one in every car. “It’s like a bean bag and a lot of times ... Read More »

Livingston Police Department opened bids for new body camera equipment Friday. Police Chief Ray Smith said the city received one bid with an estimate of $995 per camera. He said they plan to purchase about 20 to replace the old equipment. “The ones that we used to have that company has closed out so we were looking for the next ... Read More »

The city of Livingston has a new police chief. The Board of Aldermen unanimously voted Interim Police Chief Ray Smith to permanently fill the position Monday. Alderman Bill Linder made the motion for Smith to become police chief. “I think I’m going to make a motion for Ray, because if he was good enough for us to ask him to ... Read More »

The candidate pool for the Livingston Police Chief position has been narrowed down to three. Mayor Curtis Hayes said six applicants were screened by MTAS. Hayes said the municipal advisory service selected three candidates to move on and complete the assessment process. “We’re looking forward to a direction,” Hayes said. “Livingston has been under the media eye for quite sometime ... Read More »

Livingston Board of Aldermen decided to utilize the services of MTAS in the process to find the next police chief. Aldermen heard from Municipal Management Consultant Warren Nevad at its meeting Monday night. Nevad said MTAS can perform a comprehensive process that includes structured interviews, exercises, and a simulated press conference. “MTAS, we do not tell you who you should ... Read More »