Hastings Police Officer Jacob Willers has been named by the HPD to replace Ryan Kline as the new School Resource Officer. According to HPD, Willers joined the Hastings Police Department on October 15, 2018 after serving as a police officer in Hutchinson, MN since 2015. Willers is a graduate of Mankato State University, majoring in Law Enforcement with a minor in Psychology. Willers has a vested interest in mental health including trauma informed care dealing with the adolescent brain. Jake moves to the SRO position after serving night watch in the Patrol Division.
(Officer Willers. Photo: Courtesy HPD)