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.