WPD officers praised for response

In an emailed compliment to the Woodstock Police Department, a Youth Services Bureau counselor thanked two officers for their response on April 21 at 5:30PM to a call at YSB regarding a homeless man who was outside the offices at South Jefferson and Jackson Streets.

Although the man was loud and had attracted attention, the two officers were praised for dealing with him with consideration and patience. The man was on his way to the PADS overnight lodging at the Unitarian Universalist Church, and he wanted warm clothes. He was given a sweatshirt and a coat, and he went on his way.

The counselor mentioned that the interaction between the officers and the homeless man was observed by members of a youth group, and one member of the group who witnessed the professional handling of the call had not previously observed such a positive response by police.

The officers who responded to the call were not named in the compliment.