Security fence at Fargo Police Department headquarters
Fargo
Summary
Police documented 38 security incidents near their parking lot in one year and say officers and staff need a fenced, gated lot. The Commission agreed 4-1, using leftover 2024 bond funds.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
About a quarter million dollars in leftover bond money goes to the fence instead of other uses.
Police employees walking to their vehicles at all hours.
Commissioner Peterson argued other city employees and the general public get no comparable security investment.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Jul 20, 2026
Police documented 38 security incidents near their parking lot in one year and say officers and staff need a fenced, gated lot. The Commission agreed 4-1, using leftover 2024 bond funds.
City Commission - Jul 6, 2026
The city wants to spend $188,950 on a security-rated fence around the police headquarters east parking lot to protect civilian vehicles that have been targeted. Commissioner Peterson argues an aluminum fence won't stop a car or a determined intruder and called it a waste; the item was tabled to July 20 for more review.
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