Press Release | Office of the Mayor | Westland Hires Two New Police Officers

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PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 724.721.2310

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Westland Hires Two New Police Officers

Westland, MI - The City of Westland welcomed Josh Scaglione and Thomas Wroblewski as two new police officers at a swearing in ceremony on Monday, November 16 at Westland City Hall.

Josh Scaglione comes from a close and loving family with four other siblings. He has a ten year old son named Carter that he is very proud of. Josh was raised in Livonia where he attended Stevenson High School. In 2013, Josh graduated from Wayme County Regional Police Academy and Schoolcraft College with his Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice. Soon after graduation, Josh worked as a part-time officer with the Metroparks and Sumpter Township Police Department. Josh is also a former Westalnd Police Service Aid. His goal is to obtain his Bachelor's Degree and become a K-9 handler.

Thomas Wroblewski is married and has five children. He graduated from Plymouth Christian Academy in 2002. He attended the Detroit Police Academy and became a Detroit Police Officer in 2009. He is very active in youth ministry through his church and enjoys mentoring children.

"I am proud to welcome these highly qualified individuals to Westland," said Mayor William R. Wild. "Our community looks forward to their service and dedication to the residents."

Chief Jeff Jedrusik added, "I am very proud of what this Department has accomplished in the past 5 years and what we intend to complete over the next 5 years. These Officers will be fine additions to our Department and we welcome them and their commitment to serving the residents of Westland."

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary,

at (734) 467-3200.

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The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums. The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks. Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".