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Middletown police chief rejects candidateclaims of understaffing and secrecy
Summary
Police Chief responded to public claims by a mayoral candidate alleging understaffing, rising crime and secrecy, saying index crimes have fallen and the department is supported by the mayor and council and uses technology alongside traditional policing.
Middletown Police Chief told the Common Council he rejects a slate of recent claims from a mayoral candidate alleging the department is understaffed, that crime has spiked and that the city is replacing patrols with camera systems.
At the council meeting the chief provided context on staffing and crime trends. He said the department’s 2025 sworn officer budget is 75, acknowledged some vacancies but described long‑term staffing levels as “in the same realm” as prior years. He said index (Part I) crimes were down roughly 25% from 2023 to…
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