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Council presses Madison Township policing arrangement as development could increase service demands
Summary
Council members asked staff and the sheriff’s representative how the city’s contribution to Madison Township policing (about $500,000) translates to patrol time inside Canal Winchester and what happens as growth brings new subdivisions; staff cautioned shifting to an in‑house force would be costly.
Canal Winchester council members used the Feb. 3 meeting to press staff and the Fairfield County sheriff’s partners about the city’s policing arrangement with Madison Township as development expands in township areas of the city.
Council member Alec McLaughlin asked how much the city pays Madison Township for policing services; staff said the city contribution is roughly in the range of “over half a million” (council and staff used figures around $500,000–$630,000 when discussing prior conversations). McLaughlin said monthly patrol reports show limited hours (he cited a report showing roughly 43 patrol hours within city limits for a month in…
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