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City approves police training program

by Brandi Collins, Record News Writer
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 8:00 AM CDT

City council met Thursday and approved a Cadet Training Program for the Cuero Police Department. Police Chief Glenn Mutchler addressed council concerning this issue, as well as a Civilian Ride Along Program for the City of Cuero.

Mutchler confirmed that the Cuero Police Department is currently short two officers.

“We used to average about 60 new cadets a year out of the Victoria Academy. Now we're averaging 15 to 20 a year,” said Mutchler.

The new program will allow the police department to hire applicants that are not already certified peace officers and once those applicants have passed a background check and interviews, the department will provide funding for them to complete training at the academy at Victoria College. Upon completion of the academy, cadets must pass the state test and work for the City of Cuero for at least four years.

As long as cadets pass the state exam, regional grants will reimburse the Cuero Police Department for the training.

Council also approved the implementation of a Civilian Ride Along Program.

“It's a good way to educate the citizens on what we do out there, how we do it, and some of the things we see,” said Mutchler.

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