Speak about a powerful begin.
That’s our response to all that Timberlake Police Chief Nick Dolbin has achieved since he was appointed because the village’s prime regulation enforcement officer in November.
He was promoted from the rank of sergeant following the resignation of then-Chief Susan Scofield.
Dolbin says nice strides have been made and expectations exceeded within the months since, The Information-Herald’s Invoice Tilton reported.
“There was a imaginative and prescient and I’m very proud now we have gotten this far and we nonetheless have plenty of issues we’re engaged on to be a greater village,” Dolbin mentioned. “At our current Household Enjoyable Days for the village, I used to be approached by 20 or 30 residents who mentioned they’ll really feel a distinction they usually really feel extra protected.”
Amongst an extended checklist of achievements since Dolbin took over, the division has elevated manpower from three part-time officers to 21.
Within the restructured division, Dolbin mentioned he has promoted two sergeants and a corporal, created a detective bureau and finalized paperwork for its first Okay-9 unit.
They’ve hosted a Taser teacher course, bought digital actuality coaching goggles and scheduled a number of officers for superior coaching.
The division has been awarded a Physique Worn Digital camera Grant, submitted a COPS Hiring Grant and submitted an Edward J. Byrne Justice Help Grant.
Dolbin mentioned they’ve begun rewriting a area coaching program and insurance policies and procedures.
They’ve had an unbiased company full an proof room audit, bought departmental responsibility weapons, secured Tasers for officers, created a coaching division and coordinated its first departmental OVI checkpoint.
As well as, they’ve negotiated the acquisition of a brand new police automobile and acquired a grant for spike strips and transportable breath gear.
In the course of the previous eight months, the division has extra OVI arrests and extra felony arrests than the earlier five-plus years mixed, based on the chief.
As well as, extra weapons and narcotics have been seized than the earlier five-plus years mixed.
“My objective was to rebuild this division and make a constructive influence not just for our group, however for all of Lake County,” Dolbin mentioned. “My officers have stepped up each day, and collectively now we have exceeded expectations.
“It’s extensively spoken that the residents really feel secure with patrolmen out and visual all hours, and we’re growing our relationship with the group,” he added.
Mayor John Marra issued a proclamation in June praising Dolbin’s efforts since taking up as chief.
The Information-Herald additionally salutes Dolbin for all of those spectacular accomplishments and enhancements.
Evidently he has taken the Timberlake Police Division to a brand new stage of excellence in a brief period of time. We will perceive why the mayor and lots of residents are happy along with his efficiency.
