Macungie Council could be in for another marathon meeting tonight as it revisits the issue of police protection throughout the borough.

Two weeks ago the issue, referred to in the agenda as “2012 Budget, Police Part Time Wages," was listed as the very last topic to be discussed before the executive session.

This week, it is the only item under "Unfinished Business -- Part I," and is clearly labeled "24/7 Police Coverage."

In a Patch Poll published after the last meeting, 179 votes or 69 percent indicated a clear preference that there be a Macungie police officer scheduled for every shift, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The poll also indicated that 77 votes or 30 percent indicated it was acceptable to leave some shifts unscheduled.