Since John Cotton took over as interim chief a little more than two weeks ago, things have been moving quickly, according to Ted Murray’s latest police liason report at last night’s selectboard meeting. Chief Cotton has had a full set of tires installed on the Ford Explorer and plans to do the same for the other cruiser soon. In the process, he’s managed to save enough on the tires to help pay for a more secure fax machine. He has also officially registered both cruisers as police vehicles (the distinctive blue plates) and will have them reinspected soon. He also hopes to bring fuel costs down through a more careful regulation of cruiser use.
Inside the office, he is working with Virginia Wiswell, the town’s tech support consultant, and Paul Swem, our local computer expert, to update the computer systems. He’s seeking a key for one of the three police safes, which has been impossible to open because the batteries in the electronic lock have gone dead. He has met with Sanderson officials to help develop better security procedures for times when elections are held at the school. Finally, he has begun a review of the department’s procedures and policies.
This Sunday afternoon, March 21, the town is hosting a meet-and-greet at Town Hall from 4 to 5 p.m. Murray said the event will give townspeople a chance to get to know the chief and also for the chief to get to know the needs of the town. Refreshments will be served.
David King
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