On Friday, April 23, Council Member Dr. G (Dr. Luis S González) announced the CITY TALK “Employee Spotlight” to recognize Nicole Reynolds, a life-time resident of Colton, and an 18-year employee with the Colton Police Department (CPD). Nicole began her career as a Dispatcher with the CPD in 2003 after serving two years with the San Bernardino Sherriff’s Department. Although she currently works the fourth-shift (7:00pm-7:00am), Nicole has worked all four shifts at some time throughout her tenure. “The shifts are long and at times crazy, but I love my job,” says Nicole.
When asked about why she chose to work in Colton, Nicole enthusiastically responded with a full list of reasons, including. “This is my home town, the city is family-oriented, I know the city well, my parents live here, and people live here-and stay here.” Obviously, Nicole is home grown, and fully defines what it’s like to “contribute back to the community.” Working on days off is also not unusual. For those who feel they are having a long, hard day at work, they need to think about the Dispatchers, and officers for that matter, pulling 12. Nicole explains, “Things can be intense some days, but we just have to stay calm and stay focused.”
Police Chief Hank Dominguez says that Nicole, “Is a great employee, and it takes a special kind of person to be able to do that job.” For eighteen years Nicole has come to work on time, is rarely absent, and stays on task to her utmost ability fielding up to 100 calls per shift. While checking her record, Dr. G learned that sometimes she has to work overtime in addition to her regular twelve-hour shift. “She has such a big heart and is always wanting to help others out,” says fellow Dispatcher Jazmine Mendoza.
“We are certainly proud to recognize all of our employees in the Colton Police Department,” explains Chief Dominguez, but as time and opportunity allows, an employee spotlight allows us to recognize the individual efforts of employees who really stand out for their devotion, hard work, and long-standing service to our department, and the community. We sure have great employees who do a great job and care about our city. Nicole Reynolds is one of those employees.
Great job to Nicole Reynolds, and congratulations on this recognition.
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