Article Summary: The Casey Police Department will soon have a new officer on its roster after the City Council unanimously approved the hiring of Tommy Starks. The approval follows a request from Police Chief Adam Henderson and will help staff the city’s police force.

Police Department Hiring Key Points:

• The Casey City Council voted to approve the hiring of new police officer Tommy Starks.

• The request was brought before the council by Police Chief Adam Henderson.

CASEY — The City Council has authorized the hiring of a new police officer, Tommy Starks, during its meeting on Monday.

Police Chief Adam Henderson presented the candidate to the council, asking for its formal approval to proceed with the hire.

“I need council’s approval for the hiring of the new police officer, Tommy Starks,” Henderson stated simply.

The council members did not hold a discussion on the matter, moving directly to a motion and a vote. The motion to approve the hiring passed unanimously, allowing the police department to fill a position on its force. Further details about Officer Starks’s start date and background were not discussed during the public meeting.