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Kearney introduces K9 Havoc, names new school resource officer and utility billing clerk
Summary
The Kearney meeting opened with department recognitions: the police department introduced K9 Havoc and Corporal Parton, the board announced Cameron Phillips as a new full‑time SRO, and Shannon Smith was introduced as a utility billing clerk. The presentations highlighted local investment in public safety and customer service.
Mayor Pogue opened the meeting with a series of personnel recognitions and introductions. Catherine Stewart introduced Corporal Parton and the department’s new K‑9, Havoc, noting the dog and handler completed out‑of‑state and Boone County training and already produced positive results: “You all know we, got K9 Havoc this year,” Catherine Stewart said during the remarks.
The board also heard that Cameron Phillips, a Kearney High School graduate, will serve as the city’s new full‑time school resource officer. Carolyn Stewart said Phillips volunteered for the role earlier and obtained SRO certification; staff emphasized early positive reactions from teachers and students. The meeting additionally welcomed Shannon Smith as the new utility billing clerk, with staff noting she brings prior municipal billing and municipal court experience from Cameron. The recognitions underscored the city’s staffing continuity in public safety and essential services.
