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Seth Kern sworn in as Southaven police chief; board honors retiring Chief Brent Vickers and Deputy Chief Jason Scallorn
Summary
Seth Kern took the oath as Southaven’s new police chief; the Board adopted a resolution authorizing presentation of service weapons to retiring Chief Brent Vickers and Deputy Chief Jason Scallorn and gave both officers a standing ovation.
Seth Kern was sworn in as police chief during the Board meeting after a retirement resolution for outgoing Chief Brent Vickers and Deputy Chief Jason Scallorn was adopted.
The mayor led the swearing-in and praised Major Kern’s long law-enforcement career and preparation for the role. “You don’t move through the ranks like Major Kern has unless you’re committed to excellence,” the mayor said. Kern recited the oath, promising to support the U.S. and Mississippi constitutions and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office.
The board also adopted a resolution authorizing presentation of service weapons to retiring Chief Brent Vickers and Deputy Chief Jason Scallorn. The mayor noted Vickers had been the first officer in the city’s history to spend his entire career with the Southaven department and described both retirees’ long service. The board gave the two officers a standing ovation before approving the resolution on a motion by Alderman Payne with a second by Alderman Hoots.
Ending: Kern was sworn in and the board formally recognized and authorized the presentation of service weapons to the retiring chief and deputy chief; no additional personnel actions related to the chief’s appointment were recorded at the meeting.
