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NECCOG discusses regional police-force options as Killingly explores changes
Summary
Members discussed exploring a regional police force or other shared policing options after Killingly asked the region to consider alternatives; the board agreed staff should pursue expert study options and potential funding sources such as USDA grants.
Members of the Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments discussed possible regional approaches to police protection after Killingly requested the item be placed on the agenda.
Mr. Griffiths said Killingly is exploring various police-protection options and asked the region to open the topic for discussion. Attendees discussed structures ranging from expanded cooperative agreements to a county-style force. Participants noted that only Brooklyn, Chaplin and Killingly currently participate in the Resident Trooper program.
Executive Director John Filchak recommended retaining an expert consultant to gather facts and analyze options; he said he had explored possible USDA funding to support such a study. Members raised concerns about the long-term cost to towns and the ability of State Police Troop D to continue assisting municipalities in the region.
No formal motion was made at this meeting to establish a study or to change service arrangements; the discussion concluded with general agreement to investigate options further and to pursue information on funding and consultant availability.
