chowell@weirtondailytimes.com
Craig Howell - Lt. Scott Cook was sworn in by Mayor Harold Miller as the new deputy chief of the Weirton Police Department during a Tuesday ceremony at the Millsop Community Center.
WEIRTON The Weirton Police Department has a new deputy chief, following a ceremony held Tuesday.
Standing before a group of family, friends and fellow officers, Lt. Scott Cook received the oath of office in the Weirton Room of the Millsop Community Center, officially becoming second-in-command of the city’s finest.
“Today, we’re here to honor a special guy,” Mayor Harold Miller said in welcoming those in attendance.
ROCK SPRINGS The Rock Springs City Council will look at approving an early retirement incentive plan at its upcoming meeting.
During the Council meeting Tuesday at 7 pm at City Hall, the Council is scheduled to review an early retirement incentive program. According to the resolution, the city of Rock Springs expects to experience fiscal challenges.
“The purpose of an early retirement incentive program is to incentivize employees to retire early to reduce personnel reductions during times of budgetary shortfalls…,” the resolution states.
Advertisement - Story continues below.
The resolution states the city realizes some positions will be eliminated, while others may be refilled at a lower pay rate. The resolution also states the city recognizes some employees may qualify for early retirement, but cannot do so due to health insurance concerns.
BRPD officer fired over billboard interview
BRPD fires one officer, places another on administrative leave By WAFB Staff | December 15, 2020 at 3:14 PM CST - Updated December 15 at 4:28 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge police officer was fired Tuesday for an interview he gave about controversial billboards earlier this year.
The officer contends he was representing the police union in that interview, and not acting in his official capacity as a police officer. The department contends, since the officer was wearing his badge and uniform, it was hard for the public to determine whether he was speaking on behalf of the union or the department.