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Covington council unanimously approves police hire and $24,600 taser purchase
Summary
The council voted 5-0 to hire Zane Dillon, a candidate from Attica Police Department who completed the police academy, and approved purchasing six new tasers for $24,600 with a five-year warranty.
The Covington City Council on June 1 approved two measures intended to maintain and equip the city’s police force.
Chief Foster reported the resignation of Officer Tony Dimmitt and introduced candidate Zane Dillon, who currently works for the Attica Police Department and has completed the police academy. Councilmember Copenhaver moved to hire Dillon; Councilmember Bolser seconded the motion and the council carried it 5-0. Chief Foster said Dillon would not be able to start until July.
Chief Foster also requested purchase of six tasers at a total price of $24,600; the offer included a five-year warranty. Councilmember Copenhaver moved to purchase the tasers; Councilmember Smith seconded and the motion carried 5-0. Mayor Crain said he supported the purchase as a departmental need.
Why it matters: staffing and equipment decisions affect day-to-day policing and departmental readiness. The council recorded unanimous votes for both measures; specific funding source language was not discussed during the meeting notes.
Next steps: the city will complete hiring paperwork for Zane Dillon and process procurement for the tasers per standard purchase procedures.
