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Hurricane swears in new officer Hagen Oliver as department adds lateral hire
Summary
Officer Hagen Oliver, a lateral hire with prior Morgan County experience, was sworn in at the council meeting; Police said the department has several candidates in background checks and is shifting to navy blue uniforms for new officers.
Hurricane City welcomed a new police officer at its Nov. 20 meeting when Mayor (speaker 1) and Chief Yates introduced and swore in Officer Hagen Oliver.
Chief Yates noted Oliver was hired Nov. 3 after serving previously with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office; Oliver’s wife Kendall joined him onstage for the badge pinning. Chief Yates praised Oliver’s attitude and said he expected Oliver to be a strong fit for the department’s community policing goals.
Police staff also updated the council on hiring: three candidates are in background checks and staffing continues to be a focus. Chief Yates said the department will transition new uniforms from a lighter French blue to navy blue for future hires because suppliers have limited availability of the former color.
The mayor welcomed Officer Oliver and thanked public‑safety staff for their work.
