The end of an era has come.
Earlier today, the OPP officially took over serving the town from the Shelburne Police Service.
Shelburne police had been walking the beat for more than 140 years, but in December, the Town received the Ontario Civilian Police Commission’s decision to approve its disbanding.
During an initial two-week transition period, the OPP’s Dufferin Detachment will provide coverage of calls for service.
It’s estimated the change will mean more than 5 million dollars in savings over the next decade.
