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Florence hires Dewan Stapleton as full-time police officer at $21.06 per hour
Summary
Following an executive session recommendation from Chief Burns, the board voted unanimously to hire Dewan Stapleton as a full-time police officer effective Aug. 20, 2025, pending a background check and drug and alcohol testing.
In a personnel action taken in executive session, the Florence Mayor and Board voted to hire Dewan Stapleton as a full-time police officer at an hourly rate of $21.06, with a start date of Aug. 20, 2025.
The hire followed a recommendation from Police Chief Brad Burns and was moved by Alderman Brian Grantham and seconded by Alderman Mason Herrin. The minutes record the vote as: Banks Aye; Grantham Aye; Herrin Aye; Martin Aye; Sistrunk Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. The appointment was conditioned on successful completion of a background check and drug and alcohol testing.
The minutes list the personnel matter as discussed in executive session; no additional terms, classification changes or training requirements were recorded in the public minutes.
