MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Four officers from the Meridian Police Department have successfully completed a motorcycle training course at the Meridian Public Safety Training Facility.
Corporal Michael Bedford, Officer Matthew James, Detective Robert Walker, and Special Police Officer Casey Vanderslice participated in the week-long program, which focused on safe motorcycle operation in urban and highway settings, as well as emergency procedures.
Lt. Donald Jenkins, who co-instructed the course with Lt. Billy Jenkins, emphasized the importance of the training in ensuring the officers can effectively manage motorcycle patrols throughout the city.
The newly certified officers will join the MPD’s motorcycle unit, which is responsible for patrolling the city and assisting with funeral processions, parades, and other public events.
In photo: From left, Lt. Donald Jenkins, instructor; Special Police Officer Casey Vanderslice; Detective Robert Walker; Corporal Michael Bedford; Officer Matthew James; Corporal Michael Hemrick of the MPD Motor Unit; and Lt. Billy Jenkins, instructor.
