News : Vinton Police Department adds new Officer

Bud Maynard swears in Tyler Annis who joins the Vinton Police Department

The City Council meeting on Thursday night opened with Mayor Bud Maynard giving the oath of office to the new Vinton Police Officer Tyler Annis. Annis used to work at the Linn county jail and is already a certified law enforcement officer.

The Vinton Police Officer joined the VPD as a part-time officer originally and agreed to join the force as soon as a full-time opening became available.

Officer Annis was joined by his wife Delaney who pinned his badge on him at the end of the ceremony.

The Vinton Police Chief, Ted Paxton also would like to extend an invitation to Vinton residents who are interested in riding along with officers to see what they do on the job. To fill out an application, stop in at the police station. There would be a background check and then the department will contact you to set up a time.