WESTMINSTER — The town has contracted with the Windham County Sheriff's Department for 40 hours of patrol services per week.
Under the contract, the department is responsible for assigning the town a full-time deputy. Sheriff's deputy Ian Tuttle has been named to the position.
The contract, effective July 1, covers fiscal year 2013-14.
Tuttle is to conduct general presence patrols, targeted patrols, and answer calls for police services. He also will conduct outreach with residents and businesses on crime prevention programs.