Township swears in new officer, department completes reaccreditation visit

The township welcomed a newly sworn officer and reported progress on departmental accreditation.

The board introduced Officer David Dietrich, who the chief said graduated from the academy on June 26 and "started on the street on June 28" and is now in a 12‑week field‑training officer (FTO) program. Dietrich introduced himself to the meeting: "My name is David Dietrich... I've lived here my whole life. I graduated in 2016 from our school district. I still currently live in the township and I'm super grateful for the opportunity to be employed here." The chief praised his academy performance and said cadet records "came back" and he performed phenomenally.

Staff also reported that an on‑site reaccreditation review occurred that morning; the team reviewed policies and the facility and indicated the department will be recommended for reaccreditation, likely to be received in October. The board acknowledged the hire and the accreditation update; a conditional offer for another officer (Dalton Aldrich) was later added and approved on the consented amended agenda.