Police History

History of the

Airway Heights Police Department

In 1953, Land developer Carl Lundstrom, president of Rocket Investment Company, announces to incorporate 1 square mile of West Plains into the Town of Airway Heights.  The area has about 400 residents, a service station, cafe, furniture store, barber shop and a lumber yard.

On April 19, 1955 residents vote 50 - 8 to incorporate.  Lundstrom, running unopposed is elected first mayor.

September 24, 1956 city council approves the position of Town Marshal.  L.A. "Red" George is appointed to the position, becoming the first law enforcement officer in Airway Heights.  Marshal George is paid $50 a month.

MARSHALS AND CHIEFS OVER THE YEARS 

Marshal L.A. "Red" George  1956 - 1957    

Marshal H.D. Smith               1957  - 1958

Marshal Jim Meadows

Marshal Bob Evans               1975 - 1983

Chief  Wayne Odum              1983 - 1984

Chief Jim Nettles                   1984 - 2003

Chief Lee Bennett                  2003 -

AIRWAY HEIGHTS BADGES OVER THE YEARS

AIRWAY HEIGHTS SHOULDER PATCHES OVER THE YEARS

1980 - 1983

 
1983 - 1984
1984 - 2004
2004 - present

                                                                                                                   

        July 25, 2001

From left to right: Ofc. Phil Cogley, Ofc. Max Minchew, Ofc. Kelly Justice, Ofc. Bob Swan, Sgt. Art Krumm, Chief Jim Nettles, Ofc. Greg Rogan, Police Secretary Janice Ledum

                                                                                                                                                                                           

  Skyfest 2006

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