Newton’s Auxiliary Police have been a familiar, integrated part of large community events since the 1950s, when they were organized to serve as Civil Defense officers. Under the leadership of Deputy Chief of Auxiliary Police Jeff Silton, this all-volunteer force has assisted Newton Police in traffic and crowd control, monitoring…
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In his almost 40 years on the Newton Police force, Lt. Bruce Apotheker has worked with eight chiefs, helped with cases both local and international, and pushed to make the city a safer place for people of all backgrounds. One of his favorite parts of the job has been his…
The next time you’re stopped by a Newton Police officer, it might be your lucky day. For the last year, Patrolman Reid Larson and his colleagues have been giving out “positive tickets” to reward people they see doing good deeds in the community as well as build relationships. “It’s a…