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Winfield police chief recommends hires; council approves full‑ and part‑time staffing
Summary
The police chief reported a resignation and asked the council to approve hiring Charles "Chuckie" Tidwell full time and Tony Saldan as part time with plans to move him to full time pending completion of lateral academy requirements; the council approved both hires by voice vote.
The City of Winfield police chief told the council that resignation of an officer created a full‑time vacancy and recommended two hires to restore department capacity.
The chief recommended hiring Charles 'Chuckie' Tidwell for a full‑time position, citing his recent state certification through JSU, a 20‑year law enforcement career and multiple…
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