SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Although, there have been cuts made earlier this year to the South Hutchinson Police Department as the city council worked to get its financial house in order, South Hutchinson Police Chief Mark Thompson talked of making a hire despite those cut backs:

 

He also gave advice for those who may want to enter law enforcement as a profession:

 

He admitted that it takes a special type of person to work in law enforcement, saying those who have the desire to help people and serve the community will persevere: