Police officer sworn in at Batesville City Council meeting

November 16, 2022 Tom Snape
John Halcomb (right) was sworn in as a Batesville Police Officer at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Also pictured (from left) are Police Chief Stan Holt and Mayor Mike Bettice. (WRBI Photo)

Batesville, IN — John Halcomb was sworn in as a Batesville Police Officer at Monday night’s City Council meeting.

Halcomb comes to the Batesville Police Department from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, where he served for three years.

He is a seven-year United States Army veteran and has a Law Enforcement degree from Vincennes University.

Halcomb joined the force earlier this month.

Mayor Mike Bettice administered the oath to newly hired Batesville Police Officer John Halcomb at this week’s City Council meeting. (WRBI Photo)

He was joined at the ceremony by his family.