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Resident warns Portsmouth against stationing city officers to patrol Washington Township
Summary
A Sciotoville resident told Portsmouth City Council the city should not provide 24/7 police coverage to Washington Township, saying current payments for two deputies are insufficient and would create financial and safety gaps for Portsmouth.
Tate Skinner, a Sciotoville resident, told Portsmouth City Council on Jan. 13 he opposed any plan for Portsmouth police to provide around-the-clock patrols in Washington Township, saying the proposal would be unaffordable and would reduce protection inside the city.
"It's financially irresponsible to even engage in anything like that," Skinner said, summarizing information he obtained…
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