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( Chief Viles explained that the Reserve Division would be very strong with four officers patrolling. Chief Viles also explained that he is using two of the officers(Overton and Johnson)to assist in covering shifts due to the manpower shortage. Chief Viles explained that both officers are either riding with another officer or they are patrolling by themselves. Chief Viles also advised that the Reserves are also doing more as far as taking reports,traffic investigations and other aspects of the job. Chief Viles also spoke about the upcoming retirement of Lt. James Bolin and requested to start the process for a new Lieutenant. All three commissioners agreed to begin the process however the promotion would not take place until Lt. Bolin was retired. Chief Viles also requested to start the process for a new Sergeant, not to be filled until a Lieutenant is promoted. Chief Viles explained that the written testing was completed for the new hires and that 9 of the 12 passed. Chief Viles explained that the interviews have been scheduled for February 10, 2007. The Commissioners agreed that whoever passes the interviews should be brought before them,whether it is 5 or 6 officers. Chief Viles explained that any 9, officer that we hire will have to attend to the academy and that the soonest they could go was July of 2007. Chief Viles explained that the department has received six(6)2007 Ford Crown Victorias and at this time they are having Keyless Entries installed. All the vehicles have already been striped and once the installation is done they will be sent to Officer Randy Rogers to have radios, light bars and other items installed. The following officers will be given a new car: - Lt. Mel Paris - Sgt. Mark D.Harris - Officer Ronald W. Cooper - Officer Jeff M. Cook - Officer Bryan McGauhey - Officer Annette Downing Chief Viles requested to have two reserve cars instead of one reserve car. Chief Viles stated that he would like to have a duty roster for the Reserve Officers and it would show the cars that are available. All three commissioners agreed to have two reserve cars. Commissioner Kays wanted to comment on the outstanding job that Officer Ronald Cooper did in solving a theft. Chief Viles stated that Officer Cooper took a theft report from Brown Township Ambulance service,which is outside our jurisdiction. Officer Cooper through excellent police work was able to locate the item on EBay, set up a ;I meeting to buy the item, identified it as Brown Township's and was able to obtain a full confession from the suspect. All commissioners agreed that Officer Cooper did an excellent job and Chief Viles stated that he would let Officer Cooper know. Commissioner Kays stated that they are still looking to find a garage for Officer Rogers 6 to install the new equipment. Commissioner Kays stated that there are two options i'.