(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City of Atlantic officially has a new Police Chief, and for the first-time ever, an Assistant Police Chief. Mayor Grace Garrett, Wednesday evening administered the Oath of Office to Chief Devin Hogue, and Assistant Chief Paul Wood. Both men were appointed to their new positions during Council action on March 16th.

Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett congratulates new Police Chief Devin Hogue

The Mayor began with Devin Hogue, who began his first day as Chief on April 1st, following in the footsteps of his predecessor David Erickson, who retired at the end of March.

After she swore-in the Chief, Mayor Garrett said it was also her honor to swear-in Paul Wood as Assistant Chief.

The Mayor congratulates Asst. Chief Paul Wood