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Police Department Welcomes New Officer

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Police department welcomes new officer

 
 

Posted: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 3:50 pm

This may be Tyler Reece’s first week on the job, but he’s no stranger to Henry County. A New Castle graduate, Reece began work Monday as an officer at the New Castle Police Department.

“I’ve always liked being able to help people and figured law enforcement was the route for me,” he said. “I’m proud to work in the community I was raised in. I want to be able to give back to the community that has helped me.”

Reece, 24, graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 2008. He earned an associates degree in conservation law, graduating from Vincennes University in 2010.

During his first week, Police Chief Brad Catron said Reece will complete 40 hours of pre-basic training, which consists of firearms and defensive tactics training, as well as an emergency vehicle operation course. Next week, Reece will begin 12 weeks of field training and ride along with other officers to learn the ropes.

And sometime during his first year of employment, Catron said Reece will spend 17 weeks at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield.

“I’m excited to have Tyler on the force,” Catron said. “He was born and raised here and is one of the local kids who decided to stay. I know he will do a terrific job for our community.”

Prior to joining the New Castle department, Reece worked in loss prevention at Wal-Mart and spent several years working at a Marion foundry. Married to Rachel (Douglas) Reece, he is also the father of a 1-month-old daughter.

“I’m really looking forward to completing my training, working with the other officers and bettering my community as a whole,” Reece said.

According to Catron, Reece’s position became available when another officer went on non-duty related disability. Reece’s name was first on the New Castle Police Merit Board’s list of qualified applicants because he scored highest on the physical test, aptitude test and oral interview.

“With his passion for law enforcement, he will definitely move up the chain,” Catron said. “He’s that type of kid who will get involved in the community and go the extra mile.”