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Brentwood approves police budget as new chief outlines recertification plan and staffing gaps
Summary
Newly hired Police Chief Murch told the select board he has completed major training milestones and is scheduled to seek full-time certification Dec. 12; the board approved a budget that trims part-time posts, adds a lieutenant and sets staffing targets while members raised concerns about coverage and the town's 4% budget cap.
Brentwood select board members on Monday approved a $1.00 million–plus police budget after hearing Police Chief Murch's update on his certification and staffing plans.
Chief Murch told the board he completed annual training requirements including a four-hour use-of-force class, pistol and rifle qualifications, low-light training, a 40-hour field training period with Sergeant Spitleri, and an array of recertification courses. "I've done a ton of required training," he said, and said he is scheduled to appear before the Police Standards and Training Council on Dec. 12 to pursue full-time certification through a "law…
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