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Rutland select board refers fingerprint‑machine purchase to police committee after divided remarks
Summary
After heated discussion about officer safety and budget timing, the board asked the Police Committee to re-evaluate buying an in‑house AFIS/fingerprint machine and possible funding sources; no purchase motion was made.
The Rutland Select Board on Nov. 4 agreed to refer a request to buy an in‑house automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS) back to the Police Committee for further study rather than vote on a purchase at the meeting.
The issue drew sharp exchange among select board members about timing and funding. Supporters argued the machine would reduce risky prisoner transfers and speed…
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