Changes in store for City Police Department
NORWICH – The City of Norwich Finance and Personnel Committee held a meeting last night, discussing changes that may be in store for the police department.
Police Chief Joseph Angelino addressed the committee, explaining the potential for upcoming night desk closures at the department. Angelino stressed the point that this will not mean less police officers are working: “We will actually be putting additional officers on the streets,” he said.
New advancements in technology are making the closures possible. The police chief did not say when the changes would occur, but he did say the police department was ready for the change.
“The police station is able to close at anytime,” he said.
The police department may see another change soon, with the addition of some equipment. Angelino told the committee that during recent investigations, that the equipment would have been a great asset. The New York state police were able to supply what was needed during a recent investigation, but Angelino hopes to have the necessary tools on hand for City Police use in the future.
The cost of the equipment will be taken from un-budgeted revenue collected by the police department. Angelino told the committee that $9,000 in drug money had been seized during a past arrest. The money was turned over to the federal government, and the Norwich Department recently received their share, approximately $7,000 to $8,000.
“We would like to have up to $6,000 put into the police equipment reserve,” he said. The committee passed a motion allowing the money to be allocated to police equipment.
The police chief then informed the committee of the cost of the recent police investigation into the disappearance and death of Tammy L. Periard. “There is no price too great,” Angelino said. “I just want to make you aware of the situation.”
“During the investigation of the Periard homicide, the police department put in 214 hours of overtime,” he said. Overtime was attributed to the search and arrest phase, and now, the investigation phase.
“We’re not an infinite force,” Angelino said, explaining that when big events are going on, it is necessary to call in extra officers. The department has spent $8,228 in overtime during the recent investigation, which is double what it usually spends in a month. Angelino explained he was not trying to put a particular cost on this tragedy, he was just updating the committee.
Sixth Ward Alderman Robert Jeffrey applauded the efforts of Angelino and the department during the recent investigation of the Periard homicide.
“I want to commend you and your team for doing an excellent job. You responded promptly and professionally,” Jeffrey said.
Police Chief Joseph Angelino addressed the committee, explaining the potential for upcoming night desk closures at the department. Angelino stressed the point that this will not mean less police officers are working: “We will actually be putting additional officers on the streets,” he said.
New advancements in technology are making the closures possible. The police chief did not say when the changes would occur, but he did say the police department was ready for the change.
“The police station is able to close at anytime,” he said.
The police department may see another change soon, with the addition of some equipment. Angelino told the committee that during recent investigations, that the equipment would have been a great asset. The New York state police were able to supply what was needed during a recent investigation, but Angelino hopes to have the necessary tools on hand for City Police use in the future.
The cost of the equipment will be taken from un-budgeted revenue collected by the police department. Angelino told the committee that $9,000 in drug money had been seized during a past arrest. The money was turned over to the federal government, and the Norwich Department recently received their share, approximately $7,000 to $8,000.
“We would like to have up to $6,000 put into the police equipment reserve,” he said. The committee passed a motion allowing the money to be allocated to police equipment.
The police chief then informed the committee of the cost of the recent police investigation into the disappearance and death of Tammy L. Periard. “There is no price too great,” Angelino said. “I just want to make you aware of the situation.”
“During the investigation of the Periard homicide, the police department put in 214 hours of overtime,” he said. Overtime was attributed to the search and arrest phase, and now, the investigation phase.
“We’re not an infinite force,” Angelino said, explaining that when big events are going on, it is necessary to call in extra officers. The department has spent $8,228 in overtime during the recent investigation, which is double what it usually spends in a month. Angelino explained he was not trying to put a particular cost on this tragedy, he was just updating the committee.
Sixth Ward Alderman Robert Jeffrey applauded the efforts of Angelino and the department during the recent investigation of the Periard homicide.
“I want to commend you and your team for doing an excellent job. You responded promptly and professionally,” Jeffrey said.
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