City of Alto to Reinstate Police Department

ALTO — The search begins for new police officers to protect the street of Alto. Through an unanimous vote, Alto City Council members approved the reactivation of the Alto Police Department in a special meeting last week. The application process will go on until Nov. 14 and anyone interested in applying for a position can pick up an application at City Hall. Mayor Monty Collins said they had to bring back the police department before Dec. 15 or it would accreditation, that would delay the reestablishment of the police department. After the police force was furloughed in June, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department and constable handle 911 calls made.