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Franklin police chief reports certified hires, promotions and K-9 replacement plans
Summary
At the Feb. 4 Franklin Merit Commission meeting the chief summarized recent personnel actions certified by city council, recognized officers, said two ladder officers were hired, and described an upcoming K-9 replacement funded by community donations. The chief also discussed an upcoming promotion test to be held Aug. 21.
The Franklin police chief told the Merit Commission on Feb. 4 that the city council certified a merit list containing six names and that two ladder officers — Austin Kane and Bailey Smith — were hired and sworn in at a recent council meeting. The chief said the hires have begun training, including firearms and defensive tactics.
The chief recognized Officer Landon Carter with an award for entering a burning home and rescuing an elderly resident; Carter’s family attended the council recognition. Sgt. Jake Massengale was formally promoted after serving in an…
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