The City of Russell Springs has a new police chief.
Tim Pierce was selected for the position by Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas and confirmed by the city council at tonight’s council meeting.
Pierce is a former Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy and Pulaski County Deputy. He currently serves as a deputy with the Casey County Sheriff’s office and brings a number of years of law enforcement experience to the position.
Surrounded by family and friends, Pierce was sworn into the position Thursday night at around 8 p.m., taking over the position effective immediately.
