August 3rd
Police Chief introduced Eddy Gilpin as the new candidate for full time officer on the force. Officer Gilpin comes via Platsburg where he was Deputy Chief. Gary pointed out that Gilpin is "honest to a fault" (?) in his recommendation to the BOA. Because he has known Gilpin for four or five years the Chief removed himself from the final selection, leaving that to the command officers. Also put up for consideration as part-time was new police academy grad Chase Watts. Both officers were confirmed by the BOA. At the end of the proceedings Alderman Finn was heard to say "one warning"...with a smile. Me too?
Our benefactors at Riverside are letting loose of one of their old patrol cars to WL in October or so. We are getting the "sgt's car", I guess that means it should be in better condition than a patrol car. Our neighbors at Waukomis are getting one as well. Speaking of Waukomis, 3 more officers were granted reciprocals...They must have literally cleaned house on their police force.
Image via WikipediaThe Police are facing the necessity of upgrading their police radios by 2012. At $4,000 a piece and the need for at least 10, probably 12, the City is looking at a chunk of change. Will take quite a bit of green beer to $50 Gs.
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Yes, I know Kerns is spelled wrong in last post...I am working on a project in Kearny, NE...brain fart...never mind.
1 comment:
Is there budget for the police radios?
I appreciate our police force. Over the years they have handled a couple of situations at our house with kindness and respect. I would like to see a published list of the wants and needs of our police force, parks, etc. People could contribute to in appreciation. Just a thought.
I think it would be great if we could afford the new entrance signs. Needing police radios, used patrol cars, etc. puts into perspective whats more important.
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