Chief praises safety staff

Tom Tiderington, who has served as Plymouth Township police chief for 19 years and as a law enforcement professional for more than 40 years, issued a statement praising his staff.
He said that he has “seen many challenges, both man-made and natural, that have made me a better person and have shown me the true character and resolve of our police officers, fire fighters and dispatch staff.    As we continue to battle this invisible enemy, our Public Safety Officers continue to risk their lives each and every day to bravely serve our community.  I am extremely proud of all of them,” he said.

Tiderington also expressed his appreciation for the support of the township board of trustees.
“We could not do our jobs effectively without the strong support of our township leaders.  I am thankful that the board of trustees made full-staffing of our police and fire departments a top priority,” he said. “Our first responders could not be operating at this high degree of professionalism without the township board's relentless efforts these past four years to rebuild and strengthen our police, fire and dispatch services.  Our leadership team of Supervisor (Kurt) Heise, Clerk (Jerry) Vorva and Treasurer (Mark) Clinton respect our dedicated and professional staff of first responders, and have been strong partners as we work together through this crisis,” Tiderington said.
“Plymouth Township residents can rest assured that our Police Officers, Fire Fighters, Dispatchers and Civilian Support Staff are there for them every day, and that we have excelled during this time of national crisis. 
“It is my honor and privilege to serve with them,” he concluded.