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Altamont introduces new police officer, Chief pushes for academy enrollment
Summary
The Altamont City Council recorded the hiring of Blake Sanchez as a new police officer (start date Jan. 19, 2022). Chief Shields said Sanchez has done ride-alongs, will undergo a psychiatric evaluation next week, and the chief is seeking February enrollment in the 14-week police academy.
Chief Shields introduced Blake Sanchez as a newly hired officer for the City of Altamont, reporting that Sanchez began work on Jan. 19, 2022. According to Chief Shields, Sanchez has completed ride-alongs and “will get his psychiatric evaluation next week,” after which the chief hopes Sanchez can enroll in the 14-week academy in February; if February is unavailable, enrollment would occur in March.
Council members acknowledged the hiring during routine business; the City Administrator later listed the hire on the administrative update. The council did not record a formal hiring motion in the minutes beyond the administrative report, but the personnel action is noted in the meeting record and Sanchez was introduced publicly by the police chief.
