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Council hears first read on City Marshal's Office; debate centers on POST certification and role limits
Summary
Council held a first reading to establish a City Marshal's Office requiring POST certification for marshals. Staff stressed training and court security benefits; council asked for a policy to define deployment, use‑of‑force limits and municipal responsibilities beyond court functions.
Tucker City Council held a first read on June 23 of an ordinance to establish a City Marshal's Office and to require POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certification for marshals assigned to court and city properties.
City attorney and court leadership explained the ordinance's purpose: marshals would be POST‑certified peace officers whose training includes firearms requalification, de‑escalation, crisis intervention and other annual…
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