GRANVILLE – The Granville Police Department is gearing up to host their first public information meeting of 2018 on March 20 at 6 p.m. at the Granville Town Hall.
The meetings, first begun in December of last year, were created to give the residents of Granville the opportunity to learn more about the department and the 16 part-time officers who patrol their streets on a daily basis. Those attending the session will also have the chance to ask questions and give their opinions and feedback, as well as voice their concerns about community matters.
Chief Scott Flebotte speaking to Granville residents at the public meeting in December. (WNG File Photo)
Chief Scott Flebotte initiated the meetings as a new community outreach tool to increase transparency within the town.
“We’re just trying to say “hey what’s important to you, what do you want in a police department,”” said Flebotte. “I just wanted to create a venue where people could voice their opinion without criticism.”
During the meeting in December, Flebotte discussed new programs and tactics that the department has been implementing and also criminal complaints and other issues in Granville.
Flebotte added that the format for the meeting on March 20 will be the same as the one in December. While Flebotte hopes that residents will be able to attend the March meeting he noted that he is also available to the community during his office hours. His hours take place every Monday night from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the police department.
