Ouray County Sheriff Justin Perry addresses attendees of the Ouray City Council’s work session on Monday night, held to discuss the current state of the city’s police department and options for providing law enforcement services. Perry’s deputies are currently providing contracted services to the city after City Administrator Michelle Metteer declined to hire the interim chief permanently after a disagreement over an extended background check in December. Photo by Erin McIntyre | Ouray County Plaindealer
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Public: Rebuild Ouray PD
Residents seek retention of independent agency after departure of interim chief
Ouray residents sent a clear message this week: They want to maintain an independent police department instead of permanently relying on the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement.
