WILTON – New Police Chief Wayne Gallant told selectmen Tuesday that he’s in the process of developing policies for his department in line with those established by the Maine Police Chiefs Association and the Maine Justice Academy.
He said the policies cover such issues as: arrest procedures, professional responsibility and required conduct, daily operations, crime protocols and stress-management issues.
The town recently hired the state Police Chiefs Association to evaluate the department’s operating policies and operating procedures. Gallant said he hopes to have a report from the association within a couple of weeks. Gallant began his duties Feb. 7. “I think we’ve got a lot accomplished in a short period of time,” Gallant said. He said he believes the policies will be a top recommendation from the association. “There was not a whole lot in place before Feb. 7,” Gallant said.
Gallant said he also plans to get out into the community to find out what the needs and what the issues are. He said his officers are interested in making a better department.
“I think the community is going to like what they see,” Gallant said. He said he’s also working with Fire Chief Sonny Dunham to make the police and fire department building more accessible to the public.
Gallant also told the selectmen that his computer system needs to be looked at soon, and that new police radios also are needed. Gallant said he’s looking into whether a federal homeland security grant would be available for these purposes.
Gallant plans to report to selectmen again next month.
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