(Above) Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates addresses newly sworn in Probationary Officers (L to R) Christian McMilleon, Caleb Finley, and Kendl Gulick.
It was a special moment for three young men and their families when Kendl Gulick, Caleb Finley, and Christian McMilleon were all sworn in by Mayor Rickey Williams, Junior as Danville Probationary Police Officers. For Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates it was another step in getting closer to a full 70 police officers on the team, with the numbers now into the upper 60s. He says more are hopefully coming soon; as the department continues to find those right for the job, with the right approach.
Audio PlayerAUDIO: I think we did a fine job in selecting and vetting our people. We try to find good human beings first; good people, good work ethic; and build them up from there. I believe that we’ve done our due diligence with that, and I hope to be here very soon swearing in more.
(L to R) Kendl Gulick is sworn in by Danville mayor Rickey Williams, Jr; Caleb Finley thanks his family and the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners while speaking; Christian McMilleon receives his certificate from Police and Fire Board member, DACC president Dr. Stephen Nacco.
Gulick, Finley, and McMilleon will soon be undergoing 14 weeks of training at the Illinois State Police Academy.