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New officer and promotion

within the Police Department

By Sarah Shurge
The Wayne Police Department
now has 23 police officers and six
sergeants.
In mid-June, Officer Ali Nahli
was sworn in as a police officer and
became part of those 23, while Offi-
cer Kyle Talmadge was promoted to
sergeant and became part of those
six.
Officer Nahli began his orienta-
tion process with the Wayne PD on
Monday, June 14.
Officer Nahli has a Bachelor’s De-
gree from the University of Michigan-
Dearborn and recently graduated
from the Wayne County Regional Po-
lice Academy.
“We’re thrilled to have Officer
Nahli aboard,” said Wayne Police
Chief Ryan Strong. “He seems enthu-
siastic and eager to learn. We’re look-
ing forward to having him here.”
Sergeant Talmadge has been with Officer Ali Nahli was sworn in as a police
the Wayne Police Department for six officer.
years. Sergeant Talmadge is a Field Talmadge so I’m thrilled to see him
Training Officer, a member of the in his new position. He seems eager
Peer Support Team, and a Firearm to take on his new role and we’re
Instructor. Prior to his promotion, confident that he’ll learn a great deal
he was a detective in the Wayne In- about the position and lead the next
vestigation Bureau. generation of officers,” said Chief
With Talmadge’s promotion, Offi- Strong.
cer Colwell has been put on special Chief Strong said the best advice
assignment to fill the detective spot. for a new police officer is to remem-
“Officer Colwell has hit the
ground running and done a great job ber to work hard with integrity, tell
the truth, and learn from the experi-
handling cases already,” said Chief ences of other officers.
Strong. “It’s been 22 years and I love this
A sergeant in the police depart- job, but it's nice to see young people
ment is a leadership position where build their careers. It’s important
you must help guide and keep offi- seeing people love this job like I do,”
cers on the right path. said Chief Strong.
“I have a great deal of respect for

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