Public Safety Unit goes into training
The training process for Warren County’s first Public Safety Unit has begun. The program is designed to enhance the community by using volunteers to support local emergency agencies.
With the rapid growth the community is experiencing, the demands on local law enforcement officers have increased significantly. City officials hope the Public Safety Unit will take on most of the duties that don’t require full-fledged law enforcement or emergency personnel, thus allowing officers more time on the street.
PSU officers are not certified police officers but they are specially trained in various areas of emergency and non-emergency services.
Although this is a volunteer group, in order to perform the duties that are required, each applicant must possess certain skills and abilities. They must also meet certain requirements and be able to undergo and pass background and fingerprint checks.
“We’re really excited about this. I think it will be a real asset to the city now and for years to come”, said police Captain Bryan Denton.
City officials hope to have 10 people make up the unit. The city is still accepting applicants. For anyone who is interested in becoming a part of the PSU, applications can be picked up at the Civic Center, or you can call the city of McMinnville at 473-1200 for more information.