September 27, 2019 Issue, Page 3 of 26

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HOMETOWN HEROES PG3 Letter from Elk City police By Eddie Holland, Elk City Chief of Police The Elk City Police Department is comprised of 27 well-trained police officers, four of whom are assigned to the investigative division, as well as one school re- source officer, nine emergency 911 communications officers, three animal control officers and six reserve officers. Each individual is dedicated to the protection and safety of the people of Elk City. This is done by merging the roles of prevention and investigation of crime while maintaining high professional standards throughout the community. Their activities range from patrolling the streets 24-7 to answering emergency calls for service to investigations of violent and sometimes deadly crimes to suc- cessful prosecutions to community outreach and involvement. Our officers have chosen the career of law enforcement because they are by na- ture genuine caring and giving people. Often their heroic actions go unnoticed or Some officers of the Elk Thank you to all the City Police Department in- is considered as just another day at the office. They usually don’t consider themselves as heroes but rather just hard-working first responders! clude, first row, Nick Crau- thers, Chase Wood and Brad folks doing a job they were called to do. Each Christmas, we hold an officer of the year award that is voted on by their George. Back row are Dale peers only and presented at the police Christmas party. The selection is so difficult Mellor, Luke Davidson, Debbie because so many of the officers have performed exemplary actions through out the Gallegos, Lance Taylor and Yes Finance Jesse Meyer. Staff photo by Don Munsch. year that would merit that award. Equally comparable to the dedication, professionalism, and training is our of- 1414 West 3rd Street ficers’ attitudes of humble service towards our community. We treat our citizens with the respect they deserve and that is reciprocated to us on a daily basis as nu- 980-225-1525 merous individuals and groups bring thank you notes, letters of appreciation and various baked goods to the department expressing gratitude for service. police. are Reporiment EMS, air evac and volunteers and dispatchers. Great Plains Optical Over 30 years experience in the optical business 1619 W 3rd St. * 580-225-5600 + Owner- Mike Walker Farthers Insurance Agent 609 S Main St, Elk City, OK 73644 « 580-225-0207 a FARMERS 107 Janets Way, Suite 107 Elk City » 580-225-0030 www.farmersagent.com/tbriscoe