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Hockett sworn in as reserve officer
Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
New Lamar police officer Skyler Hockett was sworn-in as an officer by Lamar City Clerk Bev Baker prior to last week's Lamar City Council meeting. While working as the town’s nuisance abatement officer he was also attending the MSSU Police Academy. Hockett is now working full time with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department and will be a reserve officer for Lamar. His badge was pinned on by his wife, Joanna, with daughters Shyler and Annabel.