Police report six vacancies; K‑9 training and Metro Task Force successes noted

Feb 26, 2026

Chief Mark Wallace said the police department has six vacancies and that Capt. Shea Hovers is starting K‑9 training; Assistant Chief Tom Ewing praised the Metro Task Force K‑9 unit's drug‑finding record.

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Chief Mark Wallace told the committee the Floyd County Police Department currently has six vacancies and is reviewing several candidates to fill those posts. Wallace also said Capt. Shea Hovers is beginning K‑9 training and could train future K‑9 teams for the department.

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