The Ione Police Department had a few items to present to the Ione City Council during their meeting Tuesday evening, starting with the swearing in of new police officer Pollie Pent, and the announcement that the department still currently has one vacancy to fill. In regards to the vacancy, a new hiring process has been instated which incorporates 4 levels through which applicants are processed. According to Police Chief Johnson, “There were initially 26 applicants, and from that, 4 strong candidates are currently standing”.