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Stonington police report squad-car maintenance issue; board seeks details on part-time officer proposal

Village of Stonington Board of Trustees · January 5, 2026
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Summary

Chief Travis Peden told trustees about an ongoing oil leak in the squad car and said the department is exploring service options; a certified officer from Lee Tech expressed interest in part-time work and the Board asked staff for equipment-cost estimates before deciding.

Chief of Police Travis Peden told the Board the department is "dealing with an ongoing oil leak on the squad car" and that, because of limited help from Ford, they are considering taking the vehicle to Pana for service. The department did not take immediate action beyond discussion and will seek options for repair or service.

Peden also said a certified officer employed by the training agency Lee Tech has expressed interest in part-time work to maintain his certification. After discussion about needed equipment and associated costs, the Board asked for additional information before approving any new hire or part-time arrangement.