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Dukes County sheriff urges statute to recognize regional lockup serving Martha's Vineyard
Summary
Sheriff Robert Ogden and Rep. (sponsor) urged the joint committee to report favorably on legislation to establish the Dukes County Regional Lockup Fund, saying the facility is the only island lockup that performs full police lockup functions and that staffing pressures justify a statutory recognition of regional support arrangements.
Officials from Dukes County asked the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to advance legislation establishing a Dukes County Regional Lockup Fund, saying the island's lone lockup performs extensive police functions and that recent workforce changes on Martha's Vineyard have strained local departments.
Representative (sponsor) introduced the bill and described the lockup's regional role; Sheriff Robert Ogden testified that the lockup…
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