Report Finds Mold Inside Police Department

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Report Finds Mold Inside Police Department

Problem Not As Bad As Chief Expected

Eyewitness News 3 Hartford

September 25, 2007

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TORRINGTON, Conn. -- It may be invisible to the naked eye, but

workers at the Torrington Police Department claim they're feeling

the affects of hidden mold and fungi in their offices.

In the early 90s, the Torrington Police Department moved into its

current building, which contains parts that are a century old.

Concerns about a mold problem inside the building began after one

employee complained and evidence of moisture was found in various

places throughout the building.

" We had some indications because of ceiling tiles and whatnot that

we had a problem, " said Chief Milano.

The department called in experts, and earlier in the year, one found

small amounts of mold and fungi.

Another test just released by the state shows mold in both the

booking area and the assistant chief's office.

However, the test results were not as bad as Milano said he had

expected.

" It looks like, from the report, that the problem is not all that

significant in its scope, and it may be able to be handled by our

heating and air conditioning vendor instead of having a specialized

firm to come in, " he said.

The latest report suggests that the department has someone

investigate the assistant chief's office and the records and public

waiting area for the presence of condensation, persistent moisture,

water leaks, clogged system drains and any other signs of water

damage.

The chief said he is also hoping that $250,000 worth of work on the

outside of the building this summer will help plug up any spots

where moisture was leaking into the building.

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