Commission approves lateral hire Cody Fox as probationary Stevens Point officer

Aug 6, 2026

The commission approved hiring Cody Fox as a probationary police officer via lateral transfer, pending psychological and medical screens; the department will credit Fox 1.5 years’ experience for pay/seniority purposes.

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The Police and Fire Commission voted Aug. 6 to approve hiring Cody Fox as a probationary police officer with the Stevens Point Police Department, pending successful completion of psychological and medical screenings. Chief staff described Fox as a lateral transfer with 1.5 years of prior experience; he currently serves as a police officer in Berlin, Wis., and completed a 720‑hour law enforcement academy in fall 2023.

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