Chaffee police

Chaffee appears to be making good progress in filling vacancies on its police force following resignations last month. Following the recommendations of the Police Personnel Board, the Chaffee City Council last week hired a new police chief. A new dispatcher also has been hired. Still to be filled are patrol positions.

Jesse Chisum, the new chief, comes to the post with solid law-enforcement credentials. He has served on the Jackson Police Department as a senior officer. He is certified to train other police officers and served on Jackson's SWAT team. Chisum has resided in Chaffee the past six years.

It is encouraging that the Police Personnel Board has received more than 50 applications for the remaining patrol positions in Chaffee. Recommendations on those vacancies are expected soon.

Chisum has asked Chaffee residents to give him a chance to organize the police department. He deserves that chance in the hope that he and the other officers can provide stability to the town's law enforcement.