Members of the Louisville High School Wildcats football team got a mini crash course into a glimpse of what it’s like to be an officer.
During the City of Louisville board meeting, aldermen commended Chief Sean Holdiness on a job well done with the training.
“I apologize,” Holdiness said. “I wish it was something we would have done six years ago.”
He said he was thankful for Coach Tyrone Shorter and Mississippi State Extension Service- Winston County Director Jim McAdory for their insight to pull this together.
During this mini course, players learned how police handled stops, did drills, and were able to speak with officers from the Louisville Police Department and troopers from the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Aldermen L.M. Claiborne and Cody Ming commended Holdiness on the program. Holdiness said its needed in these times for our young men and it helps to take the stigma of police away.
“I’ve been getting positive feedback and positive comments. I want it to keep going and get even bigger, who knows maybe Robert [Hutto] can do a Fire Academy,” Holdiness said.
Ming also commended Holdiness on the increased presence of officers at Ivy Park. He said he’s noticed a increase and thanked Holdiness for taking the time to go over to Parks and Recs to keep a safe watch.
“I’ve seen Officer Alexander over there. Thank you for the time and willingness to do that. It makes you feel a lot better, a lot safer,” Ming said.
