The police departments in Alcoa and Maryville welcomed new officers this week with a pairing of ceremonies for acceptance of their oaths of office.
Alcoa
The Alcoa Police Department welcomed two new officers during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday. Officers Ethan Fischer and Max Hodge are now officially a part of the department and will be attending a 12 week course at the Blount County Sheriff’s Office training facility. After basic academy, they will undergo the field training and evaluation program for 16 weeks…