09-05-2025
Jay, Wilton to explore collaboration between police departments
May 8—Jay and Wilton officials are forming a joint committee to explore options for collaboration between their respective police departments, officials announced Thursday in a joint news release.
The committee will be comprised of two select board members and two residents from each town, along with participation from town managers, Shiloh LaFreniere in Jay and Maria Greeley in Wilton, and both police departments.
"With recruitment becoming more competitive, costs continuing to rise and both towns facing ongoing public safety challenges," the statement said, "we believe it's time to look beyond the traditional approach and see if new solutions could help us maintain a stable and effective police presence in both communities."
The first committee meeting has been scheduled for 10 a.m. June 9 and deadlines for applications to join the committee are May 21 for Jay residents and May 29 for Wilton residents.
"We're committed to a process that is careful, transparent and inclusive," the statement said.
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