Hartford city manager considers options for struggling police department, including disbanding and contracting with Van Buren County Sheriff's Department.

Hartford city manager Nicol Brown reveals that the city is considering options for its struggling police department due to ongoing staffing issues. These options include disbanding the department and contracting police protection from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Department. The city has been working to increase pay and benefits to address turnover and leadership issues, but still faces challenges.

July 26, 2024
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