City turning to nearby departments due to loss of police officers

The Babbitt City Council held an emergency meeting last Friday to discuss the path forward following news of police chief Troy Bissonette’s move to Ely’s police force.

Babbitt’s police department may also see additional vacancies, said clerk-treasurer Nancy Sanford.

Although Sanford reported the city had not received any official letters of recognition at the time of the meeting, she cited “reliable information” that indicated other officers may also resign.