The Safe Passage Program in Taylorville has been a great success. Because of that, Program Coordinator Denise Evans has been in contact with many surrounding areas about starting their own Safe Passage Program.

Evans believes that every police department should have the Safe Passage Program, so she is excited about the potential of other communities starting their own. There are a few steps for the communities with interest, but Evans is more than happy to help them through the process.

The Safe Passage Coordinator role is a crucial one. Sometimes, though, it’s hard to have someone in that position from the start.

Kincaid was actually the first Safe Passage Program, but when Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler took the job in Taylorville, he moved the program with him. Now, it’s opening back up in Kincaid. 

Evans appeared as a guest on the Newstalk WTIM Morning Show.