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Odessa welcomes new patrol officer Abby Walker; department highlights CIT skills
Summary
The board introduced Abby Walker as a newly hired patrol officer who completed field training and brings dispatcher experience, breath-instrument maintenance responsibilities and crisis-intervention training (CIT).
The Board of Aldermen heard an introduction of Abby Walker, the new patrol officer who filled a vacant position in the Odessa Police Department.
A presenter noted Walker’s background as a dispatcher and graduate of the Central Missouri Police Academy in Warrensburg. The presenter said Walker is certified in ARIDE (advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement) and assists in maintaining the department’s breath-testing instruments and credentials, and that she brings crisis-intervention training (CIT) to the department.
The presenter praised Walker’s communication and listening skills, and welcomed her to the city. The board offered brief applause and photos; no vote was required for the personnel announcement.
