Police Departments across the state of Illinois and in the nation are working to adapt to issues like lack of funding, shifts in public perception, and a downturn in manpower. Taylorville Police Department is working hard to secure funds needed, positively impact their community, and provide qualified candidates a spot on the police force. Behind all this is Taylorville Chief of Police Dwayne Wheeler and his 22 officers and other staff members. Wheeler takes us through the day to day of his officers and the numbers on hand at any moment.

The Taylorville Police Department works to benefit the community it serves. No greater way of doing so potentially to Wheeler, is seeing crime rates drop and narcotics in the Taylorville area dwindle.

Keeping the Police Department prepared for a variety of calls and concerns creates challenges. To solve this, Wheeler explains the extensive and regular training done to keep officers ready for most anything.

For more on the Taylorville Police Department, visit them at www.taylorville.net. You can also find additional information on their Facebook page.

Dwayne Wheeler appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show as part of our First Responders Tour stop at Taylorville Police Department.