CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte City Council said Monday that it will replace a police helicopter that is more than 20 years old.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said it cannot buy a drone to replace “Snoopy,” which is needed for things such as pursuits and extractions.
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The $5.2 million to buy the new chopper will be pulled from the Capital Investment Plan and not CMPD’s budget.
Council voted 10-1 to purchase the new helicopter, with only Councilman Braxton Winston opposing the buy.
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