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Orange Village confirms and swears in new police officer; council approves vehicle purchases and training software
Summary
Orange Village Council confirmed and administered the oath to Michael Hounshell as a full‑time patrol officer. The council approved purchases of two Ford Interceptor Explorers and outfitting work, agreed to buy a Chevrolet Silverado to replace a previously ordered truck, and approved budget increases to buy Lexipol policy and training software and to accept an IT grant.
Michael Hounshell was confirmed and sworn in as a full‑time patrol officer for the Orange Village Police Department during the council meeting. The council moved and approved confirmation, and Hounshell recited the oath to support the U.S. and Ohio constitutions and to faithfully discharge his duties as an Orange Village patrol officer.
The police chief presented Hounshell's background: a lateral transfer with 13 years of full‑time policing experience, graduation from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy and prior service as a state trooper and Euclid police officer. "Members of council, I seek your…
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