Minn. town to replace police with private security force. (USA Today, 11/14/2011)
Excerpt: In Minnesota, 59 police departments have been dissolved or combined with other departments since 2000, according to the League of Minnesota Cities.
Since it disbanded its police department in 2003, Foley has contracted with the Benton County Sheriff's Office to have three deputies patrol the city, providing coverage for about 17 hours a day. This year, the city paid $24,694 a month for the contract.
LINK to news release
County Sheriff's Department: For reactive purposes only
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