Later, Gator! Richmond Heights mayor, police chief visit with residents

Richmond Heights Police Chief Tom Wetzel gets to know a couple of young citizens while on a community policing outing with Mayor Kim Thomas. (Photo Courtesy of City of Richmond Heights)

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Richmond Heights Mayor Kim Thomas and Police Chief Tom Wetzel recently took the police department’s Gator vehicle for a spin at the Loganberry, Dorchester and Marcella Arms apartment complexes.

Richmond Heights Mayor Kim Thomas and Police Chief Tom Wetzel take the city’s Gator vehicle for a spin through several apartment complexes, giving the city officials a chance to get up close and personal with residents. (Photo Courtesy of City of Richmond Heights)

Wetzel said it was a “wonderful and unique way” to visit with residents, including these two young citizens.

“Community policing at its best,” he said.

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