Proposed SPD restructure aims to increase efficiency
The Starkville Police Department might be restructured in an attempt to increase retention, address an increased number of calls and reduce overtime hours, Mark Ballard, who will take over as chief in January, told the board of aldermen at its Friday work session.
Ballard named new police chief
Capt. Mark Ballard will be Starkville’s new police chief starting Jan. 1, the board of aldermen unanimously voted Tuesday.