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Rangeley swears in Lt. Joseph McGuire; police chief outlines staffing and equipment updates
Summary
Chief Hamlin administered the oath for Lt. Joseph McGuire, who thanked the town and pledged service. The chief and lieutenant outlined retirements, open positions, a timeline for hiring and training, equipment transitions and temporary staffing strategies.
The council witnessed the swearing-in of Joseph McGuire as lieutenant of the Rangeley Police Department. After taking the oath, McGuire thanked town administration and residents and pledged to "serve to the absolute best of my abilities."
Chief Hamlin provided a staffing update: several retirements are forthcoming (including a lieutenant and an officer), a dispatcher has left, and the department is actively recruiting for officer and dispatcher positions. Staff estimated hiring and field-training can take several months, and the department expects a short staffing window unless hires are completed promptly. The chief also said the department transitioned to new service weapons earlier in February and that replacement patrol cars have been delayed by manufacturer slowdowns; the department has identified budget and outfitting savings to limit additional expense.
