Cody Spire (pictured) is appointed as Valley Falls Police Chief/Submitted photo

 

(KAIR)--A new Chief of Police is named for the City of Valley Falls. 

Confirmation of the promotion of Cody Spire to the position is confirmed in a release from the City of Valley Falls, which notes that "Spire was officially appointed by the City Council following his presentation of a staffing restructure proposal for the Police Department during the Council’s December 3rd meeting."

Spire has served as interim Police Chief since August of this year, with the release saying "his leadership during this period has demonstrated his commitment to strengthening the department, supporting staff, and improving public safety services for the community."

According to the release, Spire, a law enforcement officer since 2014, "has served in several administrative and supervisory capacities throughout his career," with the release noting "his experience, professionalism, and knowledge of the region uniquely position him to lead the Valley Falls Police Department." 

Spire, a resident of the local area, the release explains, "has long been invested in the well-being of the Valley Falls community," and is "actively working to enhance departmental operations to better serve the citizens of Valley Falls," establishing "strong working relationships with surrounding law enforcement agencies and other emergency service organizations, contributing to a coordinated and collaborative approach to public safety."

The City, in the release, invites the public to meet Spire, if they haven't, by stopping by the City Office to introduce themselves," noting that Spire "can regularly be seen patrolling the community and engaging with residents."

Spire's appointment follows the August termination of then police chief Carrie Clark, who, in September, was formally charged with one misdemeanor count of Unlawful Request for Emergency Service Assistance, according to the complaint filed in Jefferson County District Court.