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Austintown trustees hire three police officers; oaths administered
Summary
The Austintown Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved hiring three police officers—Drew C. Smith, Justin R. Whitaker and Katlyn M. Klasic—effective March 2, 2026, and Fiscal Officer Laurie Wolfe administered their oaths of office.
The Austintown Township Board of Trustees on March 2 unanimously approved hiring three new police officers and administered their oaths of office.
By Resolution #26-03-02-02, moved by Trustee Bruce Shepas and seconded by Trustee Monica Deavers, the board appointed Drew C. Smith, Justin R. Whitaker and Katlyn M. Klasic as police officers effective March 2, 2026, after the candidates passed pre-employment screenings. The roll call vote was Mrs. Deavers, yes; Mr. Santos, yes; and Mr. Shepas, yes.
Laurie Wolfe, fiscal officer, administered the Oath of Office to the new officers at the meeting. The board took the personnel action during its regular meeting at Town Hall, 82 Ohltown Road.
The hiring was recorded alongside routine approvals of meeting minutes and other departmental reports. No additional conditions or staggered start dates were specified in the motion.
The board also accepted a $5,000 donation to the Police Department from Ron Haefke of Eagles #3298 during the same meeting.
