Chester Police Chief monthly report
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[On November 7, 2009, the Chester Police Department held Active Shooter/Intruder Training at Chester Community Grade School. Chief Coffey reported that this training program is one of many events planned to promote our "Safe Schools" program. In the coming months Chief Coffey will be visiting the remaining Chester schools and conducting "in-house" training.
On December 2, 2009, Chief Coffey met with members of St. Mary's Catholic School Board of Education in reference to introducing our safe schools program. Chief Coffey asked the Catholic school board for their commitment to assist the police department in making the program a success.
Chief Coffey reported on some additions to the performance evaluation procedures, which are scheduled to take place in about two months.
Chief Coffey once again reported on his concerns over his current staffing levels.
Chief Coffey reported that they have received the new 2010 Ford Expedition and that they are currently in the process of equipment installation.
On November 7th, Chief Coffey held a departmental meeting. Chief Coffey reported that he and his staff discussed staffing concerns, training, community programs, and establishing an updated list of priorities. He also reported that Mayor Eggemeyer was in attendance as well.
Chief Coffey reported that Deputy Chief Helmers assisted him in serving as observers at Chester Community Grade School recently during one of their emergency drills. He said that both the faculty and the students did a fine job.
Chief Coffey reported that the department has posted information and photos of recent training on the website (www.chesterpolicedepartment.com).
Chief Coffey reported that on November 20th, Deputy Chief Helmers and Telecommunicator Dawn Sullivan met with kindergartners at Chester Community Grade School. They read the kids a book and talked to them about law enforcement.
Chief Coffey reported that Deputy Chief Helmers and Lead Telecommunicator Deb Stout attended a ceremony hosted by the local Scouts honoring the military and emergency service workers.