There were 10 responses to the Tele-Talk question "Can local police departments effectively serve towns, or should the sheriff take over?" Six of responses were in support of local police departments.

Police departments are involved in so many things besides law enforcement — community involvement, support of local initiatives at schools, prevention and education programs, and so many other things. When we lose that local connection, we lose a lot more than who covers 911 calls. I see this as a huge mistake. That is not to take away from the quality of work the sheriff's department does but, they don't have the time to get to know the local townspeople and develop town relationships like a local force can. Paul Kirsch

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