THE CONSULTANT FOUND THAT THE EXISTING FIRE AND POLICE SERVICES OF THE TOWN WERE DEFICIENT. RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDED: THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORE SUPPORT FROM COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR MOVING TOWARD THE GOALS OF PROFESSIONAL POLICE ADMINISTRATION; DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC SAFETY ORGANIZATION WHICH WILL PROVIDE EFFECTIVE DIRECTION OVER POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES; PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE TRAINING, COMPENSATION, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES, FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES; AND DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)...TWH