Bethel Teen Makes Video to Encourage Voter Support of New Police Station

Bethel teenager Ethan Brown interviewed Sgt. Bob Durkin, Captain Stephen Pugner and First Selectman Matthew Knickerbocker to give residents an inside look of the old police station and let residents know why they feel a new one is needed.

Ethan, an 11th grader at Andover Academy, wrote on his Youtube page:

“In light of the upcoming referendum on December 17th, this video highlights some of the main topics of conversation surrounding the new Bethel Police Station.”

Durkin cites some of the reasons for needing a new police station:

• Small space
• Built on a swamp so they can’t build up
• Firing range built in 1974
• Outdated workout room
• Not enough jail cells

See more in video below.

Matthew Knickerbocker closed the video by stating: “Please votes yes on December 17.”

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