Danie M. Huffman
wdreporter2@yahoo.com
To be recognized as an officer is a great accomplishment. One which many officers do not expect in their duties on patrol. Most officers say doing something great for the public is just part of their job.
Wayne Slimp, Weatherford Police Captain, is no exception and thinks his outstanding role as an officer was simply his duty.
Slimp was recently pinned for 20 years of service to the city, department and community.
Jennifer Fadden, Weatherford City manager, pinned Slimp Tuesday evening at the city council meeting.
“I’m proud to recognize Wayne’s service and dedication to this community through his role as a police officer and now captain at the department,” Fadden said. “He is an outstanding representative of the City of Weatherford, and we’re proud to have him on our team.”
Slimp has served as interim chief for seven months after Chief Jerry Blaisdell took a position with Weatherford as the assistant city manager.
Slimp turned in an application to assume the role as chief and was running for the position with more than 50 others.
The application process dwindled down, but Slimp is still in the running along with fellow Captain Greg Lance and Lt. Chris Crawford.
“I want the best person to be named as chief of Weatherford,” Slimp said. “If that’s me then great. If not, I just want the best person to be named for the job and for the community. The chief of police is an important role for any community and the position calls for someone who is involved, knows the city and is aware of what is going on in the community.”
Slimp began his career in Weatherford July 18, 1988. He started off on patrol, straight out of cop school from North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Police Academy.
He was hired uncommissioned at the department which sponsored his education, and graduated in October later that year.
He previously was an emergency medical technician at LifeCare in Weatherford. During his tenure with LifeCare, he encountered officers on patrol and worked closely with them.
He said his experience chose him to take a position with the department and switch to law enforcement at the age of 21.
He said he thought the line of work was interesting and the people were fun to be around.
Slimp’s future plans are to continue working in the department to help the city and the people who live in his community.
He currently resides in Weatherford, which he has made his home since 1986, with his wife, Shanna and two sons, Garrett and Jacob.
Slimp is heavily involved in the community, serving on the Freedom House Board of Directors, as an active member at Couts Methodist Church, serving as a Rotary Club of Weatherford member, and is involved in Weatherford ISD sports and entertainment.
Throughout the years, Slimp has also been involved in numerous community projects.
“I try to be involved in anything involving the community to help people out,” Slimp said. “I really enjoy it as a lifestyle — just to see what I can do for others.”
Weatherford Interim Police Chief and Captain Greg Lance agrees with Slimp and said he enjoys working with such a fine officer.
“Wayne’s one of the most dedicated police officers that I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with,” Lance said. “He’s a great asset to the department because of his work ethics, professionalism and friendly demeanor. We look forward to many more years of Wayne’s service to our department.”
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