COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Sheriff John Pollack told the Branch County Board of Commissioners Tuesday how an off duty deputy helped diffuse a situation in Union City May 13 which shut down a portion of Division Street.
Pollack read from a letter written by Union City Police Chief Chris Mathis who said police had to deal with an out of control man who broke out a patrol car window and threatened to take on six officers.
A restraint called hobble straps was requested, and the only one available belonged to off duty Deputy Steve Foster who came from his home and helped calm the situation.
The letter went on to so say the man agreed to be transported to the Community Health Center of Branch County, but he only wanted Deputy Foster to take him there.
Mathis wrote this incident showed the need for the return of Branch County road deputies.
The Sheriff also reported to Commissioners there has been an application from a certified officer for the two part time courthouse security positions while there have been two from non-certified applicants. A retired officer has also applied. The advertising of the positions will be in effect until the end of this week.
