Board hears officer recruitment timeline and regional services expansion
Madison Police Board discussed officer recruitment progress and regional services expansion plans.
Board of Police Commissioners · Meeting of June 11, 2026
CT MADISON — Madison Police Board discussed officer recruitment progress and regional services expansion plans. Chief Jack Drumm reported three candidates finishing background investigations with a goal to start July 1, 2026, with two initially serving as Community Service Officers until August academy training; the Department approaches full staff with no anticipated departures. The Board discussed regional shared services expansion as Old Saybrook sought to join existing multi-town arrangements; Clinton is planning a Marine Division boat replacement estimated at $500,000 to $600,000, with participating towns providing a 20-25% match of approximately $60,000 to $78,000 each.
Captain Douglas Harkins reported 32 May motor vehicle accidents, including one fatal and eight resulting in injuries.
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Source: the Board of Police Commissioners meeting of June 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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