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Police report: Torrington department down seven officers; patrols increased at newly opened Trinity Church shelter

Board of Public Safety · December 4, 2025
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Summary

Police told the Board of Public Safety on Dec. 3 that the department is down seven officers, expects academy graduations and hires in December, and has increased patrols near the homeless shelter at Trinity Church, which opened Dec. 1.

At the Dec. 3 Board of Public Safety meeting, police leaders reported staffing shortages and short‑term recruitment activity.

A police presenter told the board the department is “currently down 7 officers right now,” and that one recruit is due to graduate the academy on Dec. 17 while another…

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