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Plain Dealing hires full-time police officer to replace February resignation
Summary
The Plain Dealing Board of Aldermen approved hiring Maverick Caldwell as a full-time police officer at $14 per hour to replace Steven Rodriguez, who resigned in February 2025. The hire was recommended by Chief Murray and approved 4–0.
The Board of Aldermen approved the hire of Maverick Caldwell as a full-time police officer with a starting pay of $14.00 per hour to fill the vacancy created by the February 2025 resignation of Steven Rodriguez.
Chief Murray recommended the hire during the May 13 meeting. The motion to approve Caldwell) was made by Jeff Benson and seconded by Alderman Shavonda Gay; the minutes record a unanimous vote of the four members present (4–0). No public comment was recorded on the hire.
The minutes list April police activity (253 calls in April, including 126 traffic stops and 127 criminal and civil calls) as the department) context for staffing needs, but do not include Caldwell details such as training status, start date, or benefits.
