Besides, he said, the town police can protect the public.

"I understand that the town police were here last night," Elaine said.

"The town police and a district medical examiner," David said.

"I don't think the town police are all that accustomed to a homicide investigation."

And it's not like the town police have inspired much confidence.

The town police said there was no evidence of a crime.

The town police, courthouse, and main library are located here.

Another safety issue the mayor and the town police needed to look into.

The town police turned the investigation over to the state police.

The town police patrol the area when not needed on main streets, he said.