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Police chief outlines staffing, revenue sources as budget review begins
Summary
Police Chief Daniels presented the department budget, reporting 10 full-time and 2 part-time positions and citing contracts and fee revenue as offsets. The board and budget committee questioned staffing plans and training timelines.
Police Chief Daniels presented the Windsor Police Department budget to the Selectboard and the town Budget Committee, detailing staffing and revenue streams. Daniels said the department currently staffs 10 full‑time officers and 2 part‑time personnel and noted that part‑time Officer Bassette is certified and is expected to attend the full‑time police academy in August 2026.
Board members and budget committee members questioned how revenue from outside contracts and fees offsets town costs. Daniels listed revenue sources including West Windsor police coverage contracts, a school‑resource officer arrangement, fingerprinting fees and ticket revenue. The presentation prompted follow‑up questions but no decision; the board moved on to the next agenda item later in the meeting.
