Andy Huston is stepping down from his position as chief of the Truesdale Police Department at the end of this year. Huston submitted his notice of resignation Dec. 6. He said he’s giving up his …
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Andy Huston is stepping down from his position as chief of the Truesdale Police Department at the end of this year.
Huston submitted his notice of resignation Dec. 6. He said he’s giving up his position as chief because it’s becoming too difficult to balance the time commitments of his leadership role in Truesdale with his full-time job with the Wright City Police Department.
In August, Huston became the handler for Wright City’s new police dog, which he said is a major time commitment even when he’s off duty.
Truesdale Mayor Chris Watson commended Huston for his long service with the city during a public meeting Dec. 13.
“You’ve been with us through some good times and some not-so-good times, and we appreciate everything you’ve done,” Watson said.
Huston has been employed as a part-time officer with the city since 2003, and served as police chief for eight years. He replaced former police chief Ken Black, who was forced out in 2009.
“(Huston) worked very hard to pull the department together,” City Administrator MaryLou Rainwater said. “He worked to establish relationships with other departments in the area, and he worked to get equipment up to date for our officers.”
The Truesdale Police Department currently has one fulltime police officer and seven officers who work part-time, including Huston.
The Truesdale Board of Aldermen has not yet discussed who might replace Huston.
Truesdale Police Chief Andy Huston, left, receives a certificate of appreciation for 14 years of service from Mayor Chris Watson Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Truesdale City Hall. Huston is resigning his position at the end of the year. Record photo/Adam Rollins.
