Robert A. Reed followed Chief Carlson in 1988. Reed, a longtime officer of the Sayre Police Department, served as patrolman and sergeant before becoming chief, a position he retied from in 1994.

All of which brings the Sayre Police Department to the present. In 1994 patrolman Kevin Guinane was appointed Chief of Police, a position he presently holds. Chief Guinane presides over seven full-time officers and five part-time officers. The Sayre Police Department under Chief Guinane employs the use of two marked patrol vehicles and an unmarked vehicle for special assignments. Each of which is equipped with a cellular phone, base radio, and VASCAR unit for speed timing. Each officer is equipped with a .40 caliber Glock handgun, which is a recent switch from the .357 revolvers of a few years ago. Also implemented during Guinanes term is the D.A.R.E. program, several in school programs and a computer system for logging incidents, doing criminal complaints and interviews.

As the year 2000 is finally upon us the possibilities are now endless. As a Police Department Sayre is ready to move forward into new technologies, new policing programs and new community relationships. Gone are the days of driving past the office watching for the red call light to be activated, catching taxis to calls and logging incidents in a book. In are the days of portable office in a police vehicle, being part of the public, and using new technology for more proactive patrol, relating with the public and the fight against crime. The Sayre Police Department is excited about the future and hopes to continue to protect and work with the community.

Researched and Written By Ray Nobles