4/29/14 - The Pinckney Police Department wonât be expanding its coverage area to include Putnam Township for the time being, with additional public input now being sought. Members of the Putnam Police Protection Committee appeared at the Pinckney Council meeting Monday night to make their appeal for additional police protection from the Village. Putnam Township is currently served by the Livingston County Sheriffâs Department and Michigan State Police. Township Treasurer and Committee Chair Pat Carney tells WHMI factors at the county level indicate the additional service would be beneficial, but the group needs community support in order to move forward with the program. One proposed option is to conduct a survey of residents. The proposed plan included 24/7 patrols utilizing Pinckney resources, with 2.6 mills required to cover the nearly $650,000 cost for the expanded service. Even though the Pinckney Village Council expressed concerns about providing 40 hours of police protection, it agreed to keep the lines of communication open regarding the matter. Village President Linda Lavey said the Council will keep an open mind and provide further comment upon review of the completed township study. More information about the upcoming meeting is available through the township link below. (LR/JK)
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