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Chief Sean Lally

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Chief Sean Lally

Posted on May 26, 2021 by dmartignetti

We speak with Sean Lally, Chief of Police, Westbrook Police Department on the issues surrounding their calls for service involving mental health and suicide during the pandemic.

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