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Arkansas City swears in three new public-safety hires
Summary
The commission administered the oath of office to two police officers and one animal control officer who recently completed hiring steps; staff described their backgrounds and start dates.
The Arkansas City Commission introduced and administered the oath of office to three newly hired public-safety employees: police officers Caleb Reinhart and Kevin Hornick and animal control officer Eric Petrie.
A city staff member told the commission that Officer Reinhart began full‑time employment on March 4 and had enrolled in basic training at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), but was on light duty after a knee injury. Staff said Officer Hornick started as a full‑time officer on April 10 and has many years of prior law‑enforcement experience, including prior service at Arkansas City PD and promotions within the county sheriff’s office. The animal control officer, Petrie, was described by staff as having strong test scores during the hiring process and prior volunteer work with a humane society; staff said Petrie began as a full‑time animal control officer on April 23.
The city clerk administered the oath of office; the sworn text on the record included a pledge to support the U.S. and Kansas constitutions, to serve the community and agency, and to faithfully discharge duties. The commission welcomed the new employees and expressed appreciation for their service.
