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Anderson City approves new police officer and two firefighters; oaths administered
Summary
Anderson City approved the hiring of Patrick Del Turco to the police department and authorized two firefighter hires (Nathan Morrow and Blair Webster); the new officer was sworn in on the record and all motions passed by recorded yes votes.
Anderson City on the record approved three new public-safety hires and administered the oath of office.
Chief Mike Lee introduced Patrick Del Turco as a new hire to the Anderson Police Department, saying Del Turco is 26, has about three years with the Henry County Sheriff’s Department and is a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and Ball State University. The board voted to hire Del Turco after a motion and second; members recorded their votes as "Yes" and the motion passed.
Why it matters: The hire fills an authorized patrol position and brings an officer with academy and field experience into Anderson City’s roster. Board members framed the hiring as part of ongoing efforts to maintain an "exceptional" police force and to support public safety.
The board also approved two firefighter hires. Speaker 11 requested approval for Nathan Morrow, described as 22 with Firefighter I and II certifications, HAZMAT, rope technician and ice-rescue qualifications, and for Blair Webster, 20, with Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT and EMT certifications and part-time service at the Yorktown Fire Department. A motion to accept the hires was seconded and approved by recorded votes.
On the record oath: Those sworn recited the standard oath to support the U.S. and Indiana constitutions and to "faithfully and impartially discharge" duties for the Anderson Police Department.
The board invited families and friends to step into the lobby for photos following the formal actions. No additional conditions or probation terms for the hires were recorded in the meeting minutes.
