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NutmegYankee

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8. Connecticut is safe then. No sheriffs.

Reply to spapeggy (Reply #7)

Fri Jan 3, 2025, 11:05 AM

Jan 2025

The office of sheriff was abolished in 1965 when county governments were also dissolved. All 169 towns and cities have substantial home rule to run their own police (or use state police) and school systems.

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The good ones will leave. milestogo Jan 2025 #2

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Yup, if there is a serious attempt at take over spapeggy Jan 2025 #7

Connecticut is safe then. No sheriffs. NutmegYankee Jan 2025 #8

They are fine young men and woman in our military Ferryboat Jan 2025 #4

This: "white suppremist join for training purposes" milestogo Jan 2025 #6

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When I see active duty military, I feel proud. William769 Jan 2025 #11

What about former/retired military? yagotme Jan 2025 #12

No. milestogo Jan 2025 #13

I believe the NOLA guy was no longer active. yagotme Jan 2025 #14

The guy in Las Vegas was apparently still active duty. Igel Jan 2025 #16

Yup nt yagotme Jan 2025 #17

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