Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Friday approved Warsaw Police Department hiring three new patrol officers.
The new officers are Jonathan Rice, Phillip Reed and Joseph Klaehn. Their start date is Monday.
The officers replace WPD Sgt. Terry Polston, Sgt. Brad Kellar and Corp. Steve Brown.Polston died Dec. 2 from lung cancer. Kellar was dismissed from his duties Nov. 7 after violating protocol set forth by department policy. Brown resigned Feb. 20.
The board also reviewed salt bids for the city for 2009. Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins said the bids will be taken under advisement and decided on at the board's next meeting.
The board approved a $2,000 contract for the Warsaw Police Department and Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso Inc. to lease a Harley Davidson motorcycle to the department.
The board approved Hastings Air Energy Control installing a new vehicle exhaust system at Warsaw Fire Dept.
Warsaw Human Resources Director Jennifer Whitaker said applications have been received to fill a full-time position at Oakwood Cemetery. She said background checks are still needed on the applicants.
