The Knox Board of Public Works took action Thursday morning to hire a new officer for the Knox City Police Department.
Mayor Dennis Estok said Harold L. Smith III was approved with a unanimous vote. There were two applicants to consider.
Mayor Estok said Smith has law enforcement experience with previous work as a jailer. He will be attending the Law Enforcement Academy within a year.
Smith is the fourth new officer hired at the Knox City Police Department as of late.
