According to a statement released by Seven Fields council Monday, the borough funds 61.5% of the Evans City-Seven Fields Police Department’s $552,257 annual cost, but only receives 50% of its services. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

SEVEN FIELDS — Borough council offered reassurance Monday, March 13 evening that any changes to the Evans City-Seven Fields Police Department agreement would prioritize residents and their safety.

“There are three reassurances I have for residents: first, the safety of Seven Fields is our utmost priority, and it will remain our priority as we navigate any change of police services,” Mayor Dean Galitsis said. “Second, the residents of Seven Fields deserve a police force that is staffed, equipped and dedicated to meet its commitment to the people. Third, this council is steadfastly supportive of police officers and the profession of policing as a whole.”

Galitsis said since its inception in 2015, the regional police department has gradually become unable to meet its commitment to the borough.