Mount Pulaski Police Chief Anthony West:
Protect our city workers by driving safely

 

[December 08, 2018] 

LINCOLN 

Everyone should exercise vigilance with regard to disciplined driving. I have had some of our local residents express concerns for the safety of our Mount Pulaski City employees while vehicles are passing them. I too am concerned for the safety of these individuals. It's important that we pay attention to our city employees who are often times doing work alongside our city streets. This work may be cleanup details, maintenance of drainage systems or simple road repairs.

These people make life more comfortable through their diligent efforts for the residents of Mount Pulaski. They enable us to enjoy the beauty of our city, safer travel through our streets during inclement weather, sewerage maintenance, and a multitude of "behind the scenes" duties.

I am requesting, as your Chief of Police to slow down while passing these workers and if possible, take an alternate route so as not to endanger their lives while they are in the performance of their duties.

I am again requesting those traveling within our city limits to obey ALL rules of the road i.e. lane usage and speed limits or face a variety of "not so pleasant" consequences.

My job is to insure the safety of Mount Pulaski residents. The employees hired to meet the needs of our city are included under this umbrella of protection.

I sincerely hope my letters encourage consideration for worker safety as I fully intend to uphold the responsibilities of my position as Police Chief.

Our city resident's care is my primary concern. Let us all work together to insure the safety of everyone living here.

[Anthony L. West Chief of Police]