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POST informal subcommittee gives Henry Police chief 30 days to submit missing personnel paperwork
Summary
The informal subcommittee granted a 30-day extension and directed staff assistance to the chief of the Henry Police Department to submit pre-employment and training documentation that had not been provided to POST.
The Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission’s informal subcommittee granted a 30-day extension to the chief of the Henry Police Department to submit missing pre-employment and compliance documentation and required the chief to appear again if the records were not provided.
The committee began the agenda item by noting that Henry’s pre-employment package and required submissions had not been entered into the agency’s Cadence/Academy records or otherwise provided to POST staff. Chief William Wade (presenting) said his department is in the midst of administrative and facility changes and that the department’s clerk could not access the Cadence system to upload records. Wade said he had worked with a neighboring sheriff’s office and that officers were completing required in-service training.
Commissioners emphasized the chief’s personal responsibility for ensuring his agency’s compliance, urged attendance at Cadence classes even if another employee can perform uploads, and offered to host Cadence training for Henry staff. A motion to give the department an additional 30 days to provide the paperwork passed unanimously; commissioners instructed POST staff to assist the chief and to return the item if paperwork was not provided within the extension.
Why it matters: Pre-employment records, training verification, and system access (Cadence/Acadence) are core to POST’s ability to certify officers and to ensure agencies maintain required training and background documentation. The subcommittee signaled that failure to file required documents could affect a chief’s ability to remain in office or the department’s certification status.
Key details and follow-up
- What was missing: The record before the subcommittee indicated that Henry had not submitted a complete pre-employment package and that Cadence/Acadence uploads were not present. The clerk reportedly lacked access to the Cadence account.
- What the subcommittee ordered: A 30-day extension for the chief to submit documents; staff offered technical help and invited Henry staff to attend a Cadence class the subcommittee would host.
- Next steps: If documents are not provided within 30 days, the chief’s position and the department’s compliance will be revisited. Staff will assist with submissions where possible and report back at the next informal meeting.
Ending note: Commissioners framed the extension as an opportunity to bring the department into compliance while reserving the right to pursue formal action if necessary.
