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Seymour board tables plan to shift police dispatch to regional center pending budget review
Summary
The Board of Selectmen discussed moving Seymour Police dispatching to the Northwest Connecticut Public Safety Communication Center, heard two cost scenarios and concerns about training and liability, and voted 6-0 to table the proposal pending further vetting and resident feedback.
The Seymour Board of Selectmen discussed a possible transfer of the town’s police dispatch to the Northwest Connecticut Public Safety Communication Center and voted to table the plan while the board examines budget implications and seeks public input.
The discussion opened with the chair noting prior presentations by the police chief and a draft set of frequently asked questions compiled by staff member Kurt. Members said they had two general options from the chief: an immediate regionalization that would require a substantial initial outlay (members referenced figures of about $300,000 this year…
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