The Taylorville Police Department is looking to clean up the square, bring on more community events, and pilot new mental health protocol. Through a working relationship with the Christian County Health Department, officers will start calling on mental health case managers, to assist in their work when necessary. Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler discusses the program and his hopes for it.

Recently, a large fight broke out on the Taylorville Square with several reported injuries. Wheeler’s concern surrounds the safety of children that use the square and says changes will be made to protect them.

Wheeler shares about a pair of recent events that the Taylorville Police Department hosted. TPD held their 2nd Annual ‘Bunny Hop’ and a ‘Cops, Coffee, and Cold Scoops’ event, with more expected soon.

Find out more about the Taylorville Police Department by visiting them at their Facebook page.

Dwayne Wheeler appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.