And in the same year the town hired its first paid police officer because of its growing population.

So, off and on over the years, the town had hired a marshal.

Other towns have their own departments or hire consultants.

In 1999, the town hired Vintech to provide most of its weekday coverage.

The town's two black churches draw a regular crowd, and the town recently hired a full-time affirmative action officer.

His group has held rallies against the plan, and the town has hired a lawyer to join in the fight.

The town has hired consultants to recommend how to develop and build new recreational facilities.

The town hired a powerful law firm to block the project in court.

Q. You're also recommending that towns hire special consultants for any large building projects.

That is the danger: what other towns are hiring attorneys?