Commission approves probationary officer hiring amid name discrepancy in remarks

Sep 4, 2026

The commission approved hiring a probationary officer identified in agenda materials as Anthony Hale, pending psychological and medical screening; members later congratulated 'Andrew,' creating a naming discrepancy recorded in the transcript.

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The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission approved hiring a probationary police officer listed in the packet as Anthony Hale, contingent on required psychological and medical screenings and successful completion of training. Department staff described the candidate as committed to law enforcement from an early age and with local family ties; the motion passed on a voice vote.

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