As a taxpayer I resent paying for the Wilton police cars that are more like luxury SUVs than police cars, while the Boston police who have tons of crime, ride in small Toyotas.
The Wilton police don’t need those high price vehicles and shame on the voters for voting money for them. Wilton really does not need police anyway, we could easily get by with just the Sheriff’s Office covering what few crimes there are in Wilton and maybe hire a traffic agent, do not need a four-man police force. Think of the money we could save.
Also, they should spend their time chasing down drug abusers and dealers, instead of harassing drug-free citizens who just happen to be on probation due to past offenses. It seems that maybe they are afraid to tackle the dope dealers in town.
Sherry Barker
Wilton
Like I have always said, “Everyone is entitled to their opinion and yours is worth just as much as anyone else’s. I say a lot of unpopular things and sometimes they don’t get published. (Probably they are wiser than I am because when I get angry, I just spout off at the mouth and who knows what I might say?!!) What I can say in defense of the Wilton P.D. is that when my long-time companion died and it was very traumatic for me to find him, they and the paremedics were very supportive. I am sorry you are feeling bad. Sometimes, I do, too. But you as well as everyone else has a voice and it should be heard, regardless of politics
Wait….what? “Wilton really does not need police anyway” then “Also, they should spend their time chasing down drug abusers and dealers”, which is it? You do realize there have been 2 killings on Weld Rd. in Wilton in the last 2 years right? Not to mention the intersection of Rt. 156 and Rt. 4 in Wilton has been deemed to be one of the most dangerous intersections in New England. That’s not even taking into account the “dope” problem that exists in the region. Oh, and I would like to actually tell you what vehicles the Boston PD uses, ready?
Chevy Caprice – Current issue patrol car.
Ford Explorer – Current issue patrol car.
Ford Crown Victoria – Currently being phased out since production ended.
Ford F250
Ford Expedition
Harley Davidson
Yeah, so your claim that they are driving small Toyota’s is, well, wrong. When did a ford explorer become a luxury SUV anyway?
Harley Davidsons? Nice…. wish I was on the Boston P.D.
BTW Daryl…. ford explorers are quite comfy nowadays!! Check out the all leather, bucket seats with a 3rd row. We are talking luxury and pricey!!
The Wilton Police vehicles are by no means luxury SUVs — no leather or third row seating. They are Ford Police Interceptors — spartan versions of the Ford Explorer but with beefed up engines and suspensions. The town did its homework in purchasing them; insurance requirements say they need to purchase true police vehicles not civilian cars for police work. Wilton PD’s are the same vehicle the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Maine State Police now use. And no, Boston PD does not “ride around in small Toyotas.” How do I know? My brother-in-law is a Boston PD sergeant. (It’s also searchable online.) Daryl Stimpson is correct and Boston PD also uses the exact same Ford Interceptors Wilton PD does, FC Sheriff’s does, Maine State Police does, Mass State Police does, etc. Just Saying! is right on this though … Boston PD’s Harleys are awfully nice.
Perhaps Sherry B. should return to Boston and move out of Wilton. Some out-of-staters don’t like life our way-move
If you want to compare apples to oranges Sherry B. here goes:
Wilton (like most Maine towns) is very rural, miles of unpaved (or unkempt) roadways and heavy terrain. Solid, reliable vehicles (4-wd) are essential to assist in the safety our our citizens – and we are very fortunate to have police presence (perhaps this is why we don’t have a lot of crime). Something tells me that if you lived 2 miles down a dirt road and someone was trying to break into your home in the middle of winter you most certainly will appreciate the officers coming to your aid.
Boston is a huge, crowded, heavily built up city that experiences major traffic jams every single day. Minor to extremely major crime is 24/7 – if some officers use ‘small Toyotas’ that is the perfect car to maneuver the roadways in that city and more economical. However, having lived there for 20 years (and witnessed a lot of crime just from riding on the public transit system) a wide variety of vehicles make up the police department (including bicycles!)
Sometimes we need to think before we speak (or write).