PCPD make headway on police staffing
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August 2, 2025

PCPD make headway on police staffing

By Jack Christian 

Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee is continuing the search to fill multiple open officer positions within his department, but one of those roles has now officially been filled.

At a recent board meeting, Kory Majors was sworn in as the newest officer in Plain City. Majors brings prior experience fro...

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