(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Mayor and City Council in Atlantic, Wednesday evening, welcomed the City’s newest Police Officer to the ranks. Mayor Grace Garrett administered the Oath of Office to Officer Phillip Hood, who actually joined the Department earlier this month.

While this latest hiring completes the staffing needs of the Atlantic Police Department, it won’t have a full complement of Officers until Officer Hood completes his training at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in Johnston. He leaves for training on August 28th and is expected to complete his training by the end of December.

Mayor Grace Garrett congratulates Officer Phillip Hood.

Officer Hood said he appreciates everything his superiors have done to get him on-board with the Atlantic P-D.

Another Atlantic Police Officer is currently attending the ILEA. Nicholas Wimmer is set to graduate this coming Friday. He was sworn-in by the Mayor on April 20th.