The Clinton Police Department will have a new school resource officer next year.

Officer Mike Bennett is retiring this summer and Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers indicates Officer Kody Mair is going to take the role of School Resource Officer starting next school year.

Chief Lowers praises Officer Mair's background in working with youth. Prior to shifting to law enforcement, Officer Mair was a youth minister.

According to the Chief, the interview process was rather unique because not only did Officer Mair interview with the Department leadership, but he also interviewed with school stakeholders.

Chief Lowers looks forward to having Officer Mair join him on the WHOW Morning Show as the new school year draws closer this summer. He wishes Officer Bennett the best in his retirement.