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Scobee is Florence police chief

Florence has a new police chief. Florence City Council hired Alvin Scobee, a veteran with the El Dorado Police Department, as its new chief of police.

Scobee and his wife, Nancy, were present at Monday's council meeting.

Following a five-minute executive session, the council returned with an offer to Scobee of a starting salary of $26,000 per year. Scobee will receive a $75 per month raise following the first 90-day training period and an additional $100 per month raise following the second 90-day probation period.

Scobee recently retired from the El Dorado force after serving 26 years in that department. He will begin work Monday.

A screening committee comprised of Florence residents assisted with the selection.

Committee members were council members Ed Robinson, who served as chairman, and Bryan Harper, Larry Blosser, Jolene Gayle, Barbara O'Dell, Jeannie Meirowsky, and Del Leeds. Two advisers also assisted — Don Rosine and Delano O'Dell.

The Scobees plan to move to Florence.

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