Budget drives look at PD options

Wyoming’s finances are an increasing worry, said Mayor Paul Brooks at last week’s council meeting, and this has prompted the City of Sundance to consider its own budgetary future. One cost-saving measure that could have a significant impact would be to replace the police department with contracted service from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office.

“This budget crisis is real,” Brooks said as he introduced the idea. “Genuine cuts is probably where we need to be looking.”

Brooks explained that, with the retirement of Police Chief Marty Noonan coming up at the end of the year, he and Sheriff Jeff Ho...