Overview
- The department announced the permanent shutdown on Facebook less than 24 hours before services ended at 6:15 a.m. Sunday.
- The agency said the decision was made solely by the Village Board after calls for a referendum were declined.
- Under a memorandum of understanding, two deputies per shift are patrolling Sturtevant on overtime paid by the village, according to the sheriff's office.
- Village officials say a long-term contract with Racine County is being drafted, and the sheriff expects to seek authorization to hire about 10 additional deputies if it is approved.
- Residents and the police union say they were blindsided, voicing concerns about response times and the loss of locally managed services.