City of Taylorville’s Community Action Team is growing. 

Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler says that Kincaid, Edinburg, Assumption, Stonington and Morrisonville are joining the CAT, which focuses on dismantling drug trafficking while offering treatment for those who suffer from addiction. 

Wheeler says that most theft and burglaries occur when an addict has to commit crimes to support their habit. 

He adds that the addition of surrounding communities to the CAT provides more man power to create a better quality of life in perspective neighborhoods. 

The city also forming the Emergency Response Team. Every member part of the ERT attends a one-week training to build on their skills. In addition to normal duties, team members are on call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. 

Wheeler thanks Pro-shot Products and John Damarin in Taylorville, who provided ERT team uniforms, brand new armor, gloves, eye ware, helmets and other items. 

Taylorville School District discussed and approved elite communication devices for each team members.

Wheeler thanks everyone involved for their sincere support.