Independence has a new police officer patrolling city streets.

 

Jacob Smith was sworn in at the most recent Independence City Commission meeting. I-P-D Chief Dustin Stafford introduces Smith to the commissioners.

 

Stafford says Smith is happy to return to the Independence Police Department.

 

Following Smith's swearing in, Stafford told the City Commission that hiring at I-P-D was going well and that there is currently one officer position that the department current seeks to fill.