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Council approves police training, covers costs and pay for deputy's Swift Water course

Morristown Town Council · February 25, 2026
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Summary

The council approved Marshal Trittipo and Deputy Carlton attending training in March and Swift Water training May 3-8; the town will cover travel and hotel costs and Deputy Carlton will receive his regular 40-hour paycheck while at the Swift Water training.

Morristown's council approved training for two department employees: Marshal Trittipo and Deputy Carlton were authorized to attend a March FOP course on responding to critical incidents and case law, and Deputy Carlton was authorized for Swift Water Training May 3-8. The town agreed to cover training and hotel expenses, and the minutes record that Deputy Carlton will receive his regular 40-hour paycheck while at the Swift Water course.

Council Member Dave Benefiel moved to approve the training attendance and related compensation; Council Member Larry Tracy seconded the motion, which carried 5-0. The minutes do not provide course cost details or specify whether overtime or replacement staffing will be required while officers attend.