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Brentwood select board approves police budget after debate on staffing and chief’s recertification
Summary
The Brentwood Select Board approved the police department’s proposed budget, which trims part‑time positions and includes a $95,000 lieutenant line and a $112,000 pay change, while Chief Murch told the board he’s pursuing reinstatement of his full certification and has a hearing Dec. 12 with the Police Standards & Training Council.
The Brentwood Select Board voted to approve the police department’s budget as presented after a lengthy discussion about staffing levels, certification and costs.
Chief Murch, who spoke to the board about his first 30 days in office, outlined a sequence of training and administrative steps he has completed to regain full police certification after a lapse. He said he has completed annual use‑of‑force training, pistol and rifle qualifications, a 40‑hour field training package, and is scheduled to appear before the Police Standards & Training Council on Dec. 12 to seek reinstatement. He told the board he expects to complete an…
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