MORRISON, Colo. — Morrison town trustees voted to disband the municipality’s police department, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirmed Wednesday.
According to a press release, the Tuesday evening vote to dissolve the part-time department was based on financial concerns.
The department has eight full-time officers headed by Police Chief Bill Vinelli, who was placed on administrative leave last month amid an undisclosed investigation.
The department’s previous chief resigned after only three months, citing a lack of resources and officer vacancies.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said it would take over policing duties. A timeline for the transfer has not been provided.
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