My City September 2021

MYHEROES

FLINT TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

CHIEF, WHY DID YOU CHOOSE A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT? In high school, I knew I wanted to serve in the military and become a police officer. I have proudly done both. I chose this profession because I wanted a dynamic career in which: (1) I would have the ability to serve our community; (2) it would be challenging and different every day; and (3) it would be honorable. I have been in law enforcement for almost 25 years and my career has offered all of these things. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE DEPARTMENT THIS YEAR? Flint Township has a diverse population and a large business district. I think it is important as a law enforcement agency to be involved in all facets of our community. Our department focuses heavily on building better relationships with our businesses and residents. Another goal I have set for our department is to enhance our officer training. I want to make sure they are afforded the opportunity to stay current on police tactics and procedures.The better trained our officers are, the better they will serve the community. Secondly, we would like to implement a Body-Worn Camera (BWC) program, which will increase both citizen and officer safety. Another benefit is the obtainment of accurately documented events, actions and statements made during citizen contacts, increasing overall transparency. Ś‰KĄK ŚKĄK ťÝĩ Ś‰KÇ ťÝĩ ‰K ĄA Ýy ě‰K ўӕіі ěKĄĄÝĄŽČě ěě :¶Ӟ I was at home with my young children. My mother-in-law called to ask if I had been watching the news. I turned it on and was in shock. She came over to watch the children and I went to work.The next morning, five of us – me, Sgt. John Seibel (retd.), Det. James Santa (retd.), Det. Vern Chontos (retd.) and Ofc. Dave Reinfelder – were on our way to New York City. We stayed for seven days assisting the NYPD at a traffic point near Ground Zero.

KEVIN SALTER CHIEF

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