The Council swears in two new officials Local news

The Common Council of the city of Verona swore two new officers on Monday, March 10th and the Verona Police Department (VPD) welcomed a well -known face.

Officer Brockton Russell entered the department on August 5, 2024 and previously worked as an officer and sales representative in Oregon. Russell's career as a law enforcement began in 2021 and he has a bachelor's degree in criminal judiciary at the University of Wisconsin-Platville.

Officer Bailey Paulsen began working for VPD on December 2, 2024. Previously, he worked as a field training officer in Dubuque, Iowa. Paulsen received his bachelor's degree at the Northern Iowa University.

The council also recognized Brett Cash, a current social worker in the Verona Senior Center. Cash is now also a part-time specialist for VPD as a part-time coordination specialist for VPD serves and focuses on supporting people in the crises, together with those who have mental illnesses, substance dependency, homelessness, self-care problems and victims of crime.