Two emergency services members have been recognized for their efforts in developing public safety measures, according to a press release from Gov. Bruce Rauner's office.
Rauner and Rep. Thomas Bennet (R-Gibson City) recognized Pontiac Chief of Police James Woolford Kent McCanless, director of the Woodford County Emergency Management Agency, for initiating two safety laws. The legislation is meant to help protect public safety officials and make it easier for applicants to apply for public safety posts.
“The initiative shown by Chief Woolford and Director McCanless in reaching out to Rep. Bennett to get these laws passed is remarkable,” Rauner said in the release. “These are wonderful examples of people working together with their elected officials to make communities better.
Gov. Bruce Rauner
"By ensuring that vehicles driven by police and fire chiefs may be equipped with sirens, bells or whistles, we’re improving their ability to arrive on scenes quickly and safely — while also improving the safety of all motorists on our highways. The second new law ensures that our police agencies can hire from a broader pool of applicants while maintaining high quality standards.”
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