WEST UNITY POLICE CHIEF J.R. JONES
By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
Over the past year, the West Unity Police Department has observed a rise in criminal investigation complaints and a slight decrease in traffic stops compared to the same period last year.
There has been a reduction in the number of full-time officers working on the road this year, in comparison to the previous year.
The department has built and maintained a strong core group of officers who continuously enhance their job proficiency to better serve the community. They are committed to fostering a positive working relationship with Hilltop Schools, where they have placed a School Resource Officer to collaboratively address concerns with school staff, students, and parents. Similarly, they have established and sustained connections with the Library and Summer Recreation Program, aiming to build a positive rapport with the community and educate them about their duties while emphasizing the significance of safety.
Active involvement in community events has allowed the department to build personal connections with the citizens of their village, contributing to a strong standing and enabling collaborative efforts to address various issues together.
As mentioned before the citizens are an important resource for the police department who often assist in giving information that solves crimes.
“Mayor Don Leu and the village council have been very instrumental with consistently supporting the police department and providing the necessary means needed to perform at a high and safe level”, said Chief J.R. Jones.