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Gallipolis approves hire of patrolman after OPOTA certification
Summary
The Gallipolis City Commission approved the appointment of Stephen Kincaid as a patrolman after the chief reported Kincaid passed his OPOTA test and served as a department explorer. The appointment was approved by unanimous voice vote.
The Gallipolis City Commission voted unanimously April 21 to hire Stephen Kincaid as a patrolman, Chief of Police Justin Rice recommended.
Rice told the commission Kincaid "passed his OPOTA test" and had been an explorer with the Police Department since high school, assisting the K‑9 officer at times. Dr. William "Bill" Thomas moved to hire Kincaid and Commissioner Michael D. Carter seconded; the appointment was approved by voice vote with all votes recorded as yes. The commission did not record further conditions or a starting date in the meeting minutes.
The action concluded routine personnel business for the evening; no additional hiring details or contract terms were presented at the meeting.
