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Sigourney council authorizes temporary police hires for July 4th weekend

City of Sigourney City Council · July 2, 2024
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Summary

To ensure law enforcement coverage during a three-day July 4th event, the council approved contracting two officers at $60 per hour: Kris Metcalf (day shifts July 4–5) and Adam Pence (overnight shifts Friday–Saturday).

The Sigourney City Council on July 2 approved temporary independent-contractor police coverage for the July 4th weekend to supplement Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office patrols. The motion, made by Council member Schultz and seconded by Council member Clark, passed unanimously.

Council member Clark told the council the Public Safety Committee recommended hiring two officers who would be contracted by the city for specified shifts. Kris Metcalf agreed to work July 4 and July 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Adam Pence agreed to work Friday and Saturday nights from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. The rate discussed for the temporary hires is $60 per hour. Council approved the temporary hires to ensure local law enforcement presence during the event.

City officials noted the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office would also patrol the area but that local coverage was not guaranteed given other county events. The council instructed staff to coordinate scheduling and payment details with the contractors and the sheriff’s office as needed.

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