A former Caldwell County Sheriff’s deputy says he is happy about his appointment as the new police chief in Eddyville earlier this month.
Brook Dixon said he was proud to be appointed as the chief of the Eddyville Police Department on March 1st, in the town where he began his law enforcement career.
click to download audioHe said it felt natural returning to where he started his career.
click to download audioAccording to Chief Dixon, there are differences between working for a sheriff’s office and a police department.
click to download audioHe says the Eddyville Police Department is a small office with four officers, but Dixon adds currently the agency only has three officers and he is looking to hire another police officer.
Dixon’s appointment comes after former Eddyville Police Chief Jaime Green retired on February 28 after two decades with the department. Green announced November 3, 2021, she had filed to run for the Lyon County Judge-Executive seat.
Brook Dixon said he was proud to be appointed as the chief of the Eddyville Police Department on March 1st, in the town where he began his law enforcement career.
click to download audioHe said it felt natural returning to where he started his career.
click to download audioAccording to Chief Dixon, there are differences between working for a sheriff’s office and a police department.
click to download audioHe says the Eddyville Police Department is a small office with four officers, but Dixon adds currently the agency only has three officers and he is looking to hire another police officer.
Dixon’s appointment comes after former Eddyville Police Chief Jaime Green retired on February 28 after two decades with the department. Green announced November 3, 2021, she had filed to run for the Lyon County Judge-Executive seat.
