Iowa closes Fort Madison mental health center at prison
The state will shut the 200 bed Clinical Care Unit at Fort Madison Prison, moving inmates to Clarinda and Coralville as a new 800 bed facility opens in 2014. Two more prison psychiatrists will be hired while opponents call the plan risky and a potential union-target move.
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Cedar Rapids reconsiders police car switch from Caprice to newer models
Cedar Rapids police may ditch the Caprice PPV after reviewing the Ford Police Interceptor and Dodge Charger Pursuit. The committee aims to recommend within 10 days. Officers cite cramped interiors in Caprices for tall personnel and shifting ergonomics as concerns amidst exploring all-wheel-drive options in nearby departments.
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New Patrol Cars Deployed Across Iowa Agencies
The latest fleet includes Cedar Rapids Police Chevrolet Caprice PPV sedan Marion Police Ford Police Interceptor Hiawatha Ford Police Interceptor Mount Vernon Chevrolet Impala Iowa City Police Ford Police Interceptor Utility SUV University of Iowa Police Chevrolet Tahoe SUV North Liberty Police Dodge Charger Pursuit Linn County Sheriff Ford Police Interceptor Johnson County Sheriff Chevrolet Impala Benton County Sheriff Iowa County Sheriff Iowa State Patrol Dodge.
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Estimated costs for police sedans in state bids
Approximate costs list several patrol sedans led by Chevrolet Caprice PPV at 27215 and Ford Police Interceptor Utility at 26850 with Impala at 20600 and Charger at 23000. Officials note built in computers radios and space constraints may affect choices and interior room versus Crown Victoria efficiency standards.
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