Three newly hired Millsboro Police officers were greeted with applause when they were introduced at the Millsboro Town Council meeting this week.
The council approved increasing the police force above the current complement until retirements are complete and also approved sending the officers to the police academy for training, beginning on Monday, April 12.
The officers are Travis Shockley of Seaford and Bryan Jones and Cole Revel of Millsboro. Jones and Revel are both former students of Mayor Michelle Truitt, who is Millsboro Middle School teacher.
Police Chief Brian Calloway said two of the officers will replace Sgt. Barry Wheatley, who will retire in October and pursue a career in public safety, and another officer who plans to retire but hasnât officially announced it yet.