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Florence hires Antwan Gibson Sr. as full‑time police officer pending checks
Summary
In executive session the Florence board approved hiring Antwan Gibson Sr. as a full‑time police officer at $21.06 per hour, pending a successful background check and drug and alcohol testing; the motion recorded all Aye votes.
During an executive session called to discuss a police‑department personnel matter, the board moved to hire Antwan Gibson, Sr. as a full‑time police officer at $21.06 per hour, with a start date of Sept. 17, 2025, contingent on a successful background check and drug and alcohol testing.
Chief Burns made the recommendation; the motion was made by Alderman John Banks and seconded by Alderman Mason Herrin. The minutes record roll‑call votes with each alderman voting Aye.
Because the hiring was approved in executive session, the transcript provides the hire decision and pay rate but does not include discussion details. The hiring is contingent on pre‑employment checks that need to be completed before beginning employment.
