Longtime Mansfield Police Officer Sean White took the oath of office on Thursday morning, May 13. This time, as Chief of the Hackett Police Department.
White has called the City of Hackett home for the past 16 years. He and his wife Shannon have two sons, Andrew and Noah. Both his parents, David and Vivian White, were present for the ceremony. His father pinned White’s badge, and his mother presented his gold whistle.
“I took this job because I love my hometown, and I want it to be a place the residents can be proud of,” shared White. “I have worked hard in Mansfield, establishing a rapport in the community and schools. I want to bring that back to Hackett.”
White’s priorities include getting out into the community, having a presence in the school, and tackling the drug problem.
“I am not an office cop,” White stated. “Of course, there are things that have to be done there, but I will tackle pressing issues first.”
White added that the Hackett Police Department will be growing and changing. “I want to remold this department into something everyone can be proud of.”
After taking office on Thursday, White will immediately go to work. “If I am in the office, people are welcome to come see me. If I am not there, you can be sure you will see me out in the community. I plan to make myself available and be approachable.“
Mayor Trini Harper administered the oath of office. “We know he (Chief Sean White) will do a great job, and have high expectations. We appreciate Sheriff Hobe Runion and the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Department for all their assistance and support.”
