Another new face will patrol the streets sporting a Clarkston Police uniform.
Just before Thanksgiving, Police Chief Ernie Combs made his second recent hire in the past few months by adding Scott Moran as a part-time officer. The department now consists of two full-time members (including Combs) and six part-time officers.
Moran spent the last two years working in Detroit after graduating from the Detroit Metropolitan Police Academy in March of 2003.
Originally from Boston, Moran moved to the area with his wife prior to becoming an officer.
‘I’ve always wanted to (be a police officer). When I moved out here, my wife’s family was in law enforcement and that got the juices flowing again,? said Moran.
‘He brings youthful enthusiasm, yet he’s mature enough to handle the job. He doesn’t need the close supervision like some younger officers do,? said Combs.
When asked about the differences between Detroit and Clarkston, Moran noted discrepancies between the two police beats.
‘It’s two opposite places. Detroit has a lot of problems. I’ve done just about all a police officer can do in Detroit. They say a year on the street in Detroit is like 10 anywhere else,? said Moran.
Despite being with the force for only a short time, Moran is excited about the opportunity to police Clarkston.
‘I like the chance to go out there and experience the change. In Detroit, you’re not appreciated, but I can tell here we are appreciated,? said Moran.
‘I’m happy to be aboard and looking forward to working with everyone in the community. I think it will be a good match.?
In addition to Moran, Combs hired Officer Chris Kyriakides to round out the staff in September.
‘I think they’ll work out well. I went through quite a stack (over 50) of applications in the hiring process,? said Combs.
Many of the Clarkston Police will work as wait staff in full uniform at Pete’s Coney II on Sashabaw Road from 4 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 7. Proceeds for the event help buy toys for underprivileged children. For more info call 248-620-3390.