Constable urges reinstating law-enforcement authority; Selectboard to continue discussion Jan. 21
Pomfret Constable Doug Tuthill told the Selectboard he wants a certified police officer assigned for serious crimes and proposed adding a warning article to reinstate law-enforcement authority taken away by a 2015 town vote; the board agreed to continue discussion at its Jan. 21 meeting.
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Doug Tuthill, the town Constable, told the Selectboard the town needs access to a certified police officer to address more serious crimes, specifically citing drug dealing and theft. He suggested adding a warning article to reinstate law-enforcement authority that voters removed in 2015. The Selectboard scheduled the topic for further discussion at the Jan. 21 meeting.
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