Langham votes no to hiring its own police force
People in Langham have voted to stick with the status quo when it comes to policing.
A non-binding plebiscite was held Wednesday asking whether the town ought to join in a regional police force with the Town of Dalmeny.
Dalmeny currently has its own police service with three full-time officers. The plan put forward in the plebiscite called for Langham to add an additional three officers.
Overall, 406 people voted no, while 38 voted yes. Around 1,300 people live in Langham.