Holden Arboretum Police to become unarmed security department

Holden Arboretum Police to become unarmed security department

Holden Arboretum recently announced that its police department will transition to an unarmed security department effective May 1. Holden Police Chief Sean O’Neill said in a statement that the Holden Forests and Gardens Board of Directors voted to make the change on March 12. “The decision to move forward with disbanding the HAPD was well-considered and deeply researched, with care and consideration for our police officers, staff and other stakeh…