Newsletter-Early-Week

Alexandria firefighter, Bryce Wilson, joined the department as a part time employee in 2019 before accepting a full-time position with the department on October 19, 2020.

As the Chief of Police for the Alexandria Police Department , I want to bring attention to a heartbreaking but critical issue: domestic violence. It is an epidemic that affects people from all walks of life—regardless of gender, age, or socioeconomic status. Domestic violence is not just a family issue; it’s a public safety issue, and addressing it is a priority for the Alexandria Police Department.

Once Upon a Mattress is an entertaining reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Princess and the Pea. The musical transports the audience to a medieval time where a prince is seeking a fair maiden while his overbearing mother keeps interfering. Director, Tommy Thomas, has a stellar reputation and years of experience directing teens. His casting choices are impeccable, and his vision is playful and enchanting. It might be cliché to say this, but it is certifiable: you’ll leave wanting more.

Alexandria School Resource Officer and K9 officer handler, Bob Willoughby, joined the department as a reserve officer approximately eight years ago. After a brief time, about six months, as a reserve, Willoughby was hired by the department as the School Resource Officer (SRO) to focus on the Alexandria Community School Corporation campuses during school hours and to fill in on patrol during vacations and holidays to cover the department.