Mableton appoints first public safety director as city moves toward its own police department

A new public safety director has been chosen. Chief Kerry Stallings was selected after a national search. He previously oversaw security for a university system. The city council made the appointment, and the mayor expressed confidence in the choice.

The move is part of a larger effort to establish a police department. Currently, police services are provided through an agreement with a county.

Further details about the transition and the new public safety director are available from the source.