Emporia Police has a new Animal Control officer.
Police Capt. Ray Mattas has announced Chaney Besack is filling the long-vacant role for the department. Besack, who grew up on a farm near Emporia, is a graduate from Allen Community College and is completing a general studies bachelor’s degree at Pittsburg State University. She also volunteers at Lazy K’s Horsey Services rescue operation near Americus.
Besack will have several duties, including pet licensing, ownership and safety ordinance compliance, animals at large and animal bite investigation.
