4/10/13 - Hartland and Tyrone Townships are continuing work to identify options and deliver improved law enforcement services within the communities. Both municipalities have been reviewing the level of law enforcement required and exploring possible solutions for police services, which have historically been provided through a contract with the Livingston County Sheriffâs Department. The longstanding agreement expired at the end of March after the municipalities deemed the extra patrols and level of service was too expensive for the level of benefit received. Since then; Hartland and Tyrone Townships have basically been trading service proposals back and forth with county officials. The Hartland Township Board met last night and members provided feedback on four different scenarios, all of which are predicated on the two municipalities sharing the cost of a deputy. Hartlandâs preference was one in which basic road patrols are provided and any extra services are paid for. Clerk Larry Hopkins tells WHMI the one common remaining theme is that the board wants to see tangible benefits for the amount of money being spent, and something over and above basic coverage. The Tyrone Township Board meets next Tuesday and Clerk Keith Kremer tells WHMI the board will discuss the four approaches and decide if it concurs with Hartlandâs preference, before pitching any formal proposal to the sheriffâs department for acceptance, rejection or further negotiations. Meanwhile, basic road patrol service is still being provided by the sheriffâs department in the two communities and Michigan State Police troopers also respond to calls as needed. (JM)
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