In yesterday's Caney City Council meeting, Caney Police Chief Ike Dye announced the hiring of a new assistant Police Chief.

 Jason Goza will take on the role of assistant chief, filling the spot Dye had before taking the job of chief after the retirement of Kevin Kitterman. Dye says he is excited to add Goza's experience to the Caney PD force.

 Dye says Goza is finishing casework in Independence before leaving, adding that he appreciates Goza's loyalty and work ethic to tie up loose ends in his current position.

 Dye says he is proud of officers and administration working as a team during the search for the new assistant chief.

 New Assistant Police Chief Jason Goza will be introduced to the city council August 7^th.