Centre County Commissioners are seeking answers from top state officials regarding the proposal to consolidate the Philipsburg State Police barracks.

Commissioner Steve Dershem wants to draft a letter to the Governor and State Police Commissioner outlining the Commissioner’s questions and concerns. He wants to know what special considerations will be given to folks in the Moshannon Valley, and what plans are in place for the next 5 to 10 years.

“There used to be three barracks in Centre County,” Dershem said. “When they closed that third barracks and said okay, we’re going to continue to provide the same manpower compliment. In reality, that was not the case.

They cut the manpower compliment and there was a compromise coverage issue here in Centre County.”

Commissioners expect to review the letter at their meeting next Tuesday.