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Police department swears in new officer, readies DARE graduation and reports increased patrols during Sand Hollow events
Summary
The council welcomed Officer Megan Holcomb, who was sworn in; police announced a March 27 DARE graduation for roughly 300 fifth graders, recent compliance checks at retail outlets and increased patrols for Sand Hollow events.
The council swore in Megan Holcomb as a new officer for the Hurricane Police Department. At the dais, a police official introduced Holcomb, saying she began training in October, graduated from the police academy on Feb. 27 and is currently enlisted in the U.S. Army with the rank of sergeant. Holcomb will enter the department’s field training program.
The police department reported a DARE graduation scheduled for March 27 at Herkin Elementary/Valley Academy at 3 Falls Park; staff said about 300 fifth‑grade students will graduate from the program and that Officer Thornton spent time teaching DARE while also working patrol shifts.
Staff also reported an alcohol compliance operation (underage purchase checks) at 15 retail stores; no stores sold to the underage buyers during the operation. The department said it will provide extra officers in the Sand Hollow area and adjacent staging lots for a large off‑road event ongoing the same weekend, and that officers are coordinating with Sand Hollow State Park to support public safety.
Why it matters: the new officer increases department capacity while DARE and compliance activities reflect the department’s community‑education and enforcement priorities. Special events at Sand Hollow require temporary increases in patrol and coordination with park authorities.
No council vote was required for the swearing‑in; the ceremony was a formal oath administered during the meeting.
