HomeMy WebLinkAboutFormer Police Chief Kerr-1997 Winter Springs receives new Police Chief and
honors two officers for saving a life
BY LINDA HUMRIXYY
Winter Springs welcomed in style Daniel training and instincts and do something re- Enhanced Enforcemellb;served actively M
J.Kerr as the new police chief at Monday's markable,"MeLemore added, a deterrent for would be crimes ouch as bot-
chy commission meeting. With a standing In other business, Mayor Paul Partyka glary and armed robbery."Even the'bed guy'
room only crowd that included Seminole honored police officer Michael Robbins and wants to feel good during the holidays, p
County Sheriff Don Eslinger and several James Flannigan for their effort in saving the they rob a home where all the gifts arei.,a44
farmer Winter Springs dty officials,City Man- life of a resident in a burning home on him- in the living room,then they havegidsougin
ager Ron McLemore introduced Kerr as the wy 2.The dwelling,located on Murphy Road, someone else." Peiper explained that the do-
number one choice to lead the department in was filled with heavy smoke when the offs-. payment used extra surveillance, and sal-
1997.McLemore said lie and an advisoiy corn- ern arrived Robbins spotted a man appar- formed and non-uniformed officers to paint
mittee searched through 110 certain target areas. —The
resumesbe6m selecting Kerr
to non the department "We people of Winter Springs
have had an d ein the is the
were n methodical iwladinthes - - strum"attitude m the pat
Weweeeix months inthese- But when they opened Hwy.
won process,"McLemore t 417(The OreeaeWay)itasade
said. The city has been with- it p criminals in
out a chief since Charles Sex- overt Orange 4'b be
ton retired last May. Police in Winter lap is IS min-
CaptainRobatPiepersewed utes. We don't live in •
as acting chief during the in- - - ' bubble," Piiper said"We
taint want WndQSpsieybmaie-
Ker and his wikSharon, taina low mimetic"
willmoeto the area frmw- • Also attending
girds in the near fimre in time Monday's meeting waa WW-
I fa him to report for duty Feb
1 ter Springs first police chief
wary 3.Kerr served as chief 3' • Jahn Govosubkgomeroraw
of police in Mama,Virginia • mis®ooenlaAmfhnveand
for more than 4 year, and Philladtesalong widths=
worked for 20 years with the commissioner/Maya John
FairfaxCountyPolice Department inMnginia Torcaso.
before applying for the position Kerr ap- ently overcome by smoke lying on a sofa in Maya Partyka announced that in order
peered comfortable and confident with his de- the living room Flannigan rallied the source to keep communication lines opal with aili-
dsim-"Thank you for thiscpporhroity.flock of the fire was in the bedroom and was able to ants and business owners,he will soon begin.
forward to working with each of you to make extinguish the flame.The two that carried the the first of several area brealfiW to be held
this a safe coimnunity and keep the quality of occupant to safety. Mayor Partyka presented on Saturdays. Information on exact locations
life here.J have met some green people. We Robbins and Flannigan with a certificate of and times will beforthcoming.
are kxking forward to making this our home," appreciation for their dedication and quids WuaaSprings commieeimmeetingsare
Kerr said. McLemore said when he spoke to reaction in this life threatening situation. held at 6:30 p.m.at City Hall on SR434onthe
!Car'sOrmaehidinFairbs,he had only ger- Captain Pieper gave the commission a second and fourth Mondays of each month.
ling remarks."Ibelieve he has the right blend brief report on crime in Wane Springs during For information on the meetings,call City Hall
of the right wrf.I told him(Kerr)to use his the holidays Pieper said a program known as at 322.1800.
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