The Salem Police Department has hired Katlyn Courson of Alma as a new Tele- communicator.
Courson began working for the police on Tuesday, January 28th. She has started her training program which can last up to 6 months. During this time, Courson will receive hands-on training alongside the departments experienced communications training officers.
While having no prior emergency dispatch experience, Courson had recently joined the Kinmundy-Alma Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter before applying to the Salem Police Department. With Courson joining the force, that brings the 911 dispatch center to a full staff of 6 full-time dispatchers.