Crime & Safety
Openings In Milford Police Department Continue To Rise
At a recent Board of Police Commissioners meeting, Police Chief Keith Mello updated members about its current staffing situation.
MILFORD, CT — At a recent Board of Police Commissioners meeting, Police Chief Keith Mello updated members about its current staffing situation.
Mello said that Sgt. Bryan Jock has resigned and Sgt. Cacchillo has retired, which are two additional openings in staff, according to meeting minutes.
He added it is anticipated to have 8–10 openings by May/June. Mello said there are 20 officers still in training and when that training is completed they will be probationary officers and 13 months away from being full time officers.
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He stated even with those 10 officers, there currently are six openings and it is anticipated to have 8–10 openings by May.
He also said four officers are on restricted duty, so actually the department is out 20 which is difficult for a department this size, according to meeting minutes.
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He added it was due to these openings that he previously requested 4 additional officers.
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