Newman also requested an n additional $10,000 to replace an old copier in his office and $14,000 for new computers. "It has been many years since new equipment was procured for the office," Newman said. "Only one computer in the office is capable of copying CDs and DVDs, most computers and laptops are not compatible with discs from the police department." Newman added that many employees bring in their own laptops to work to copy discs.
The purchase of a new copier is also necessary because the old machine is too old, Newman said. "The company servicing our copiers has informed us that they will no longer be able to service them after July 1 due the machines being so outdated," he said. The Commonwealth Attorney's Office has placed over a dozen calls for service on their machines last year.
The State Compensation Board provides no funding for equipment.
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