The Pana Police Department experienced an uptick in calls and some notable cases in these last few months, all while down an officer. March was a particularly busy month for the force, with April not far behind. Now with Summer nearly here, Pana Police Department Police Chief Daniel Bland, doesn’t see the warmer months slowing down either. Bland looks back on the previous months and the Department’s efforts.

Officers conducted compliance checks on local liquor and tobacco licensed stores and the results were not what they had hoped for. Bland states 8 total establishments failed the inspections.

Bland shares about two cases that stand out to him, since the beginning of March. 

The Pana Police Department is looking for a fun, yet safe summer, full of events. Bland gives some basic tips on general safety.

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Daniel Bland appeared as a guest on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.