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Wyoming Council swears in two officers, honors lifesaving patrol members and reissues anti-hate proclamation
Summary
The Wyoming City Council welcomed two newly sworn police officers, read commendations for officers credited with rescuing a juvenile and saving a life, and Mayor Melissa Monnick reread a proclamation urging the community to 'speak up and stand up against hate.'
The Wyoming City Council on the evening’s agenda swore in two new police officers and recognized members of the department for recent lifesaving work.
Mayor Melissa Monnick opened the meeting by administering ceremonial business and introduced the swearing-in of Scottie Cook and Andrew Pitino as new officers for the Wyoming Police Department. Chief Brady said Cook joins the department with seven years’ experience, including service as an evidence technician and a field training officer. Pitino, hired from Butler Tech Police Academy, began his field training program and is expected to complete it in early 2026.
Following the oath ceremonies, the council read letters of commendation. Chief Brady read a Hamilton County and interagency letter praising Sergeant John McKillis for coordinating a multi-agency pursuit on Oct. 12 that led to apprehension of a suspect and the safe removal of a juvenile passenger from a vehicle that later caught fire. The chief also read an HCPA (Hamilton County Police Association) commendation recognizing members of the HCPA Underwater Search and Recovery Unit — including Drew Jones, Brandon Knapp, Kyle Cole and Mark Martin — for lifesaving actions during a July 16 search and recovery operation on the Ohio River; the letter noted two team members entered the water and provided critical life-saving measures.
Mayor Monnick also reissued a council proclamation titled 'Speak up and stand up against hate,' reaffirming the city’s commitment to civility, inclusivity and opposition to hate-based violence. The proclamation cited a recent local mailbox-vandalism incident discussed at a prior Committee of the Whole meeting and urged residents to report concerns and stand together against intolerance.
The council ended the item with thanks to staff and to the families who participated in badge pinning. No formal votes were required for the ceremonial items.
The meeting then proceeded to its business agenda, including the Capital Improvement Program and budget items.
