Martinsburg Considers Hiring of Third Full-Time Police Officer

Martinsburg Borough Council is looking to establish a Police Civil Service Commission to hire a third full-time police officer.

During the Feb. 4 meeting, councilmembers approved having representatives from the Beard Legal Group, Altoona, at the March 4 meeting to discuss setting up a Police Civil Service Commission and what the commission will be responsible for.

“I have asked council for a third full-time officer for years,” Martinsburg Chief of Police Kerry L. Hoover said. “This is the closest we have ever been to making that step. I feel good about our chances.”

Council selected the Beard...