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Silvis swears in Deputy Chief Jose Vargas and Officer Dawson Hensley; police chief praises staff work
Summary
The council administered oaths to Deputy Chief Jose Vargas and Officer Dawson Hensley June 2; Police Chief Gene Karzin praised Vargas and department staff and noted transitional work related to a retiring employee.
The Silvis City Council administered the oath of office June 2 to Deputy Chief Jose Vargas and Officer Dawson Hensley.
Police Chief Gene Karzin spoke during staff reports, congratulated Deputy Chief Vargas and said Vargas “has brought a lot of support to me and the department, and I believe that we are heading in the right direction moving forward.” Chief Karzin also praised the work of department staff preparing transition materials for a retiring employee and described donated cubicles and internal reorganization efforts underway.
The meeting minutes do not record the text of the officers’ oaths or the terms of appointment. The swearing was recorded as part of the evening’s ceremonial items; no votes were required for the swearing procedure recorded in the minutes.
The council also commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence during opening remarks.
