The meeting addressed the Fire Station Alerting System installation process and a presentation on the proposed $55 million Police Headquarters project, focusing on cost strategies and facility benefits. Department updates included reports from the Police Department, Emergency Management, and several local fire departments, touching upon operational challenges including concerns regarding P-card usage, equipment maintenance, and call volumes. Citizen comments heavily focused on objections to the police station budget, privacy concerns regarding surveillance cameras, and criticisms of committee and department management.
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The committee discussed resident concerns regarding FLOCK camera installations, changes to the volunteer fire department system, and specific traffic safety issues including speeding and parking enforcement. The committee also received a briefing on the status of firehouse occupancy and legal injunctions related to volunteer fire departments. Departmental updates included operational improvements for mobile data terminals, progress on the fire emergency alert system, and ongoing staffing and project status reports from the police department, Norwich Public Utilities, and various local fire departments.
May 13, 2026·Board meeting
Public Safety Committee Minutes
The meeting included discussions on ongoing issues with fire department technology, specifically the MET system, and the status of a new fire alerting system. The committee reviewed the status of traffic camera legislation and coordination efforts for traffic issues in specific neighborhoods. Departmental updates were provided by the Police Department, Norwich Public Utilities, Emergency Management, and various fire departments regarding staffing, water system maintenance, and training initiatives.
Apr 8, 2026·Board meeting
Public Safety Committee Minutes
The committee discussed various public safety matters, including concerns about volunteer and paid fire department interactions, fire personnel certifications, and traffic issues related to local construction. Updates were provided on the police department's new CAD system, ongoing efforts regarding potential traffic cameras, and traffic safety improvements such as speed monitoring and signage. Departmental reports covered police recruitment and staffing shortages, fire apparatus replacement programs, and emergency management training initiatives.
