So what did the vice president’s visit to Renton cost the city?

During Vice President Joe Biden's Oct. 9 visit to Renton, approximately 70 law enforcement personnel from eight south King County agencies helped block traffic for the vice president's motorcade and provide security for his visit.

During Vice President Joe Biden’s Oct. 9 visit to Renton, approximately 70 law enforcement personnel from eight south King County agencies helped block traffic for the vice president’s motorcade and provide security for his visit.

According to the Renton Police Department, the breakdown was as follows:

Renton: 27

Federal Way: 4

Port of Seattle: 2

Bellevue: 4

Auburn:  4

Kent: 5

Tukwila: 4

SWAT internal security: 22

For Renton, on-duty personnel represented the bulk of the officers involved.

Mayor Denis Law on Monday said that a total of 18 overtime hours were used by the police department during the visit for a cost of approximately $900.