Ellensburg officials announced plans to seek a state grant to fund three new police officers. The city is targeting a grant program that would cover the cost of hiring three additional officers, according to a July 29 announcement.
The city's statement did not specify the exact grant program or funding amount, but noted that the need for additional staffing was a priority. The city's next steps include submitting a formal application for the grant, with no specific deadline mentioned in the source.
The city did not provide additional details on how the new officers would be deployed or whether there were current staffing shortages. The announcement appears to be part of routine budget planning rather than a response to a specific incident.