The Broken Bow Police Department added to their staff Friday at a special meeting of the City Council held at Noon at the Municipal Building.
After Council members approved the appointment of a new officer to the BBPD, Cody Neville was sworn in by Chief of Police Steven S. Scott.
After Neville completed his oath, we asked him about his background.
“Originally from Cairo, I moved to Broken Bow in 2017. I’ve been on the fire and EMS for six years and got to know all the police officers that are on the fire department with me. They’ve been piqueing my interest in it, and I decided to give it a try.”
Neville said Captain Anderson and Sergeant Henderson got him to think seriously about becoming a police officer. He said he’s been contemplating a decision for nearly two years.
Neville will begin his training with the local police department next Monday, February 3rd. Then he will go through police academy training in Grand Island from May 5th through the middle of August. When he completes his training he’ll be able to hit the streets of Broken Bow. Neville said his motivation for serving the public is simple.
“Having a fulfilling career, something that I can retire from, I’m looking to make that next step and have a career that I can retire from.”
Cody and his wife Justine have four children, Luke, Emerson, Carter, and Noah, ranging in age from 4-10 years old.
