Manchester Police recognize Arnold Police for bomb threat assistance

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  • By Raquel March
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ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, TENN. --  Arnold Police Officer Aaron Cheney, a K-9 handler, Officer Jason Layne and K-9 Officer Bo were recognized by the Manchester Police Department (MPD) for their assistance with two bomb threats in Manchester at the Coffee County Central High School on April 25 and the Coffee County Red Raider Academy on May 12.

Due to the officers' bomb detection training and the coordination of AEDC Emergency Services Manager Rick Trull and AEDC Test Support Division Director Col. James Krajewski, they were able to expedite the search for bombs in both incidents which was valued by the MPD.

"The quick response and professionalism in handling these matters are very much appreciated by the Manchester Police Department, the Coffee County School System and our community," said Mark Yother, MPD Chief of Police. "Trull's willingness to help and the great work of Officers Layne, Cheney and Bo are a great asset and comfort to the Manchester Police Department and our community."

Yother remarked that a bomb threat situation for children in a school setting can be "scary" and that it's important to have an asset like the Arnold Police in the local area.

"In the past we have used the state's dogs and wait four hours," said Yother. "Just to have that resource here, friends here, and partners here makes it so much better for us at the Manchester Police Department."

Yother presented certificates of appreciation to the officers and AEDC Commander Col. Raymond Toth spoke about AEDC's support of the partnerships within the communities.

"We value our partnerships with the local communities and local police departments and anything we can do to help out when we have that opportunity I know that our police department and fire department will do what we can." Toth said.