Gilberton To Abolish Police Force
By JOHN E USALIS; JOHN E. USALIS (times-shamrock WRITER [email protected]) | |
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The move is exactly one week after a settlement agreement was signed between the borough and former police Chief
Since the suspension of Kessler, the
Kessler was not mentioned during the meeting.
The idea to abolish the police department was raised by Mayor
Process
Borough solicitor
"I don't think you have to abolish it," she said. "You can let it lie for as long as you would like to. If you do abolish it, other than obviously advertising the ordinance to rescind the original ordinance, there are other steps in the process."
A major step is to inform the county district attorney and state police about the borough's intentions.
"We need to notify the district attorney and the state police we're doing that, not just for coverage," said Domalakes. "We would tell them they have the opportunity to come in and examine the police files, the computer, any evidence locker we would have, to see if there is any follow-up they would want to do."
Domalakes said that once the ordinance is passed, a notice would be forwarded to the
"Lastly, we would do an inventory of the property that the police force would have owned," said Domalakes. "As for putting it up for sale, any property over
She said the
"I think you would want to have a very good contract in accepting payments because that asset will be decreasing in value," said Domalakes. "Municipalities are good for their payments."
Hannon suggested the police car be sold for
Councilman
"Right now, I think it's the best thing we can do," said Hannon.
Council President
Council also approved Hannon's recommendation to allow negotiations to sell the police car, with Hannon given permission to speak to interested municipalities.
Domalakes said if a deal is reached, it could be voted on at the March meeting. The other municipality agreeing to the sale would also have its borough council approve the transaction.
Hannon said that she will conduct an inventory of police items, such as radios and a bulletproof vest.
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