East Hampton Police HQ Cramped, Reduces Efficiency: Chief

EAST HAMPTON, CT — Police Chief Sean Cox said the current 2,400 square foot space in the basement of town hall is inadequate for a police station and prevents the department from offering basic services.

Officers park private vehicles and change into uniform in a private facility nearly two miles away from headquarters, according to the Middletown Press.

The detention facility also doesn't meet statutory requirements, there is no secure on-site impound lot and other areas are undersized as well.

There is a $18.98 million proposal for a new station and town hall building.

Read the full Middletown Press report here.