With retirement on the horizon for Caney's police chief, Kevin Kitterman reflects on his time in the community.
Kitterman says he is proud of the department and the work they have done in his three years as chief. Several areas involving the department, including the city court system, the ambulance barn, and police department dispatch were not compliant to state standards when he took over as chief, but they are at this time. He's also proud of the transparency his officers have with the community, and the police chaplain program recently implemented, but the issue that tops the list as he leaves, is the crackdown on drugs in town.
While Kitterman says he'll miss the people of Caney, the officers, and his coworkers, he's excited to spend more time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He's also excited to see Caney's new Police Chief Ike Dye take the job. He says Caney is in good hands.
Kitterman's retirement begins May 1st. Coming up tomorrow, KGGF will talk with new Chief Ike Dye and the goals he sees for Caney PD moving forward.
