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Templeton police chief urges Proposition 2½ override to fund additional officers
Summary
Police Chief Michael Bennett told residents the department needs 13–14 officers and urged the town to begin a conversation about a Proposition 2½ tax override to increase patrols and coverage, citing rising youth activity and vandalism.
Police Chief Michael Bennett said at a recent town meeting that Templeton should begin discussing a Proposition 2½ tax override to add officers and broaden coverage. "We should have a minimum of 13 to 14 officers," Bennett said, adding that "the conversation needs to start now regarding a Proposition 2 and a half override."
Bennett said the department needed one…
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