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Willard swears in new officer as residents and aldermen warn of staffing shortfalls
Summary
Anthony Wayne Hickox was sworn in as a Willard police officer June 10. During citizen input and council discussion, residents and members urged the city to act on wages and retention to keep the department fully staffed amid growth.
Anthony Wayne Hickox was formally sworn in as a police officer at the June 10 meeting of the Willard Board of Aldermen, reciting the oath to support and defend the constitutions of the United States and the State of Missouri and to "faithfully discharge my duties" for the City of Willard.
During the public-comment portion, Debbie Ira, who identified herself as a Willard resident, told the board the city must do more to recruit and retain officers amid new housing and businesses. "I…
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