Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Columbia Police Department's annual volunteer reception. Our police department has a wonderful volunteer program made up of high school students who serve as cadets, the Neighborhood Watch board, reserve officers who have full training and the same equipment and authority as paid officers and the large cadre of Columbia Police Volunteers - 54 volunteers who assist the department in many ways! The police department has a well organized program where volunteers receive significant training and help with important tasks.
Last night, six volunteers were recognized for their dedication with a President's Volunteer Service Award. Receiving the Bronze Award were Mike Martinez and Ernie Lee. Recognized with the Silver Award were Chuck Lundquist, Gary Poelling, Richard Poelling and Jack Wohlman.
Congratulations and thanks police volunteers!
