WAVERLY, Ohio — Since taking office last month, Waverly Police Interim Chief John Winfield has made a few changes.
Officer Derrick Adkins was promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant Adkins will be the direct supervisor of second shift. He will also educate staff about regulatory changes, correct reports, maintain logs, and ensure the upkeep of departmental records, according to the department. Adkins has been with the Waverly Police Department since 2019.
Tyler Hopkins was hired as a full-time officer. Officer Hopkins has graduated from his academy at the Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School. Hopkins was previously a dispatcher for the department.
Isaiah Robinson was hired as a part-time dispatcher. Isaiah has graduated from Pike County CTC Public Safety program. Isaiah’s goal is to join an academy and become a Peace Officer at the Waverly Police Department. Until then, Isaiah will be the calm voice in the time of need, the department said.
With all the excitement of promotions and new hires, Interim Chief Winfield also requested the hire of a company called Lexipol to create a new policy and procedures manual.
“With current events happening in our nation, the Waverly Police Department needs to adopt a more current policy and procedure manual,” Winfield said. “This will further educate officers and protect citizens. Accountability will be without question and reduce the risk of lawsuits.”
Lexipol is a company for law enforcement that is able to complete a manual and customize it to the Waverly Police Department. The manual will be updated by Lexipol in real time to keep the Waverly Police Department within state and federal mandates. This company also provides monthly training on the manual put in place.