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Hueytown updates police staffing and Nature Preserve trail progress; new patrol vehicles expected soon
Summary
At the March 10 meeting Mayor Stephen Ware and Police Chief Yarbrough reported the city added a new officer on March 9, expects another officer in about two weeks, has a transfer in process, and expects new patrol vehicles by late March to mid‑April. The mayor also said the Nature Preserve trails project is ahead of schedule and Chick‑fil‑A site work is progressing.
Mayor Stephen Ware and Police Chief Yarbrough provided routine departmental updates at the March 10 Hueytown City Council meeting, reporting personnel changes and project timelines important to local public safety and development.
Chief Yarbrough said a new officer began employment on March 9, another officer is expected to start in approximately two weeks, and a third officer transfer is in process. He also advised council members that new patrol vehicles are expected to arrive by the end of March or mid‑April.
Mayor Ware reported significant progress at the Chick‑fil‑A project site and said the Nature Preserve trails are ahead of schedule. He encouraged residents to follow the "Friends of West Rock Preserve" Facebook page for updates on the park project.
The updates were given as part of routine officers' reports and did not prompt policy votes during the meeting.
