Speaking to 900 students on addiction

Teaching our youth about addiction is crucial.

Helping others

Treating the addict builds trust among your community.

Faith

Great Story and outcome.

Yesterday at approximately 1630 I received a dispatch call while on routine patrol.  I figured it would be a police service call.  The dispatcher advised me that a subject is at the police department wanting to go to rehab.  Upon my arrival I observed a man with a duffle bag.  I welcomed him into the police department, this man was a citizen 41 years old and told me his story how he lost everything, his family, his job due to meth and heroin use.  I made some calls and could only get him in a facility today at 1pm.  He told me that he has no place to stay.  He did not want to go into a shelter; he stayed in a tent during the night in the back yard of another person that went into rehab.  This morning she called and said he is still there but very wet.  I told her to let him know I have to arrange a ride for him.   I had another issue we are shorthanded at the police department and could not find a ride for him.  I called a person that went through the safe passage program recently.  I asked if we paid the gas would you help this man, he did not hesitate and said yes lets go.   He made it safely by 1pm, we all hope and pray he makes it through rehab and be able to establish his relationships with his family in which he talked mostly about. 

Be Well
Chief

Thank You Donation

The Royal Neighbors of America donated $500.00 to the Kincaid Police Department to help with the Safe Passage Program. The president Jeannette Miloncus handed us the check. Tammy Miloncus is the event planner for this organization. The reason for this donation is it touched Tammy Miloncus close to home. Her daughter was sent through safe passage a little over 3 months ago and they wanted to give back. In the picture from left to right is Tammy Miloncus, Chief Wheeler, Jeannette Miloncus and Edinburg Police Chief Brad Herzog who is also involved with Safe Passage.
Thank You.

Addiction

I believe as police leaders will should help with addiction in our communities that we serve.  I adopted the safe passage program and it has been a success, not just in helping the addicts recover it helps your community.  It shows the community you serve that your department cares, it also lowers your crime rate statistics show.  If you have a chance look it up and take action.  Be safe.