The Caledonia County Sheriff briefed the Sheffield Select Board on June 3, 2026 about substantial growth in patrol hours, incidents handled, and new services such as road construction patrols, wide-load escorts, and event security. During this update, he explicitly invited feedback from towns on what they would like to see from the department and discussed the potential for different contract options and what those would entail for both the towns and the Sheriff’s Office. This indicates the Town of Sheffield may revisit or expand its law enforcement services contract, including adjusting patrol hours around school drop-off and considering alternative coverage structures. No specific RFP, dollar amount, or contract change was approved at this meeting; the conversation is still exploratory. Vendors that support law enforcement operations, contract policing models, scheduling, CAD/RMS, traffic safety, or event security can position themselves to help the town and Sheriff’s Office design sustainable, data-driven service options before any formal procurement occurs.

Town staff also asked about expanding patrol coverage earlier and later than current hours, especial...