Experts say Grand Junction Police walking fine line using public funds to educate on new public safety building

Experts say Grand Junction Police walking fine line using public funds to educate on new public safety building

A double-sided page tucked into the center of the Grand Junction Police Department's 2008 annual report highlights 10 reasons why Police Chief Bill Gardner believes the community should support the creation of a new public safety building. Using public money to create the document walks a fine line between disseminating information and allocating taxpayer dollars to advocate for a potential ballot issue, according to some experts on campaign finance law.