Summary
The Bangor Community Action Team is running with two people instead of four, handling 1,800+ crisis calls in 2025, and both BCAT and the community service officer are spending nearly all their time on homelessness instead of seniors and schools. Background checks are underway on two candidates.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Expanding BCAT beyond four positions would require future budget funding; the police department is currently down six officer positions.
People in crisis get a non-police response, and sworn officers are freed for other 911 calls.
Seniors and school programs have lost dedicated community service officer attention, and BCAT staff are working well beyond capacity.
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