State Rep. Themis Klarides (R‑Derby) and state Sen. Joseph Crisco (D‑Woodbridge) released a statement Thursday regarding the potential closure and consolidation of state police Troop I barracks in Bethany.
The closure is on the table as a way to save money.
Republicans and Democrats are currently fighting over how to fix the state’s budget.
“Malloy’s proposal calls for about $330 million in reductions and would order the closure of the State Police Barracks in Bethany, two courthouses in Bristol and Meriden, and the Enfield Correctional Institution.”
Troop I patrols Route 8 in the lower Valley, among other law enforcement duties.
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The image below is from Malloy’s list of proposed cuts. The Troop I info is on page five of the 36-page document. Click here to read it as a PDF.
The press release follows:
House Republican Leader Themis Klarides (R‑114), State Representative Lezlye Zupkus (R‑89), and State Senator Joseph Crisco, Jr. (D‑Woodbridge) today released the following statement regarding the proposed closure of the State Police Troop I Barracks located in Bethany, CT:
“As part of his proposed plan to manage the increasing budget shortfall in Connecticut, Governor Malloy included the closure of State Police Troop I. We strongly oppose the closure of the Troop I Barracks as it is an integral part of our public safety infrastructure and provides invaluable, life-saving resources to our residents.
The state police provide local as well as regional protection, and at a time of heightened concern about public safety, we should look elsewhere for cost savings. At this time, we are still in budget negotiations and discussions remain very fluid. We will continue to work on a solution that both meets our budgetary restraints and supports our communities.”
The legislators encourage the public to contact Governor Malloy’s office and express their concerns regarding the Troop I Barracks closure at 800 – 406-1527.
