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Florence board hires Dewan Stapleton as full‑time police officer after executive session
Summary
In executive session Aug. 19, 2025, the Florence board voted to hire Dewan Stapleton as a full‑time police officer at $21.06 per hour, pending a background check and drug/alcohol testing; the recorded vote was five ayes.
The City of Florence voted in executive session on Aug. 19, 2025 to hire Dewan Stapleton as a full‑time police officer, subject to successful background and drug/alcohol testing.
Alderman Brent Sistrunk made the motion to enter executive session at 6:45 p.m. to discuss a police‑department personnel matter; the motion passed unanimously. In executive session, Chief Burns recommended hiring Stapleton. Alderman Brian Grantham moved to hire Stapleton at a rate of $21.06 per hour, starting Aug. 20, 2025, pending required checks; Alderman Mason Herrin seconded. The motion carried with recorded votes of aye from Aldermen John Banks, Brian Grantham, Mason Herrin, Kyle Martin and Brent Sistrunk.
The meeting record documents the appointment and the conditions (background and drug/alcohol testing) required before employment begins. No public discussion or objections are recorded in the minutes.
