Some Thoughts on the Proposal to Consolidate Police and Fire Departments in Camden County

By Albert Countryman Jr.

Gloucester City News Publisher and Editor

 

Proposal Analysis


The Board of Freeholders proposal to create a countywide police and fire department will have major ramifications here, and throughout the state.


There are 37 towns in Camden County, and the Freeholders are giving them the option of disbanding their local forces and joining the regional departments – supposedly at a savings to the municipalities and the taxpayers.


Questions include: Will there really be a savings?

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