Knoxville Police Department Chief Dan Losada tells KNIA KRLS News that a new officer has accepted a position with the Department. He says that after an offer is made, it’s about 6 months before the officer is ready to begin work, while the new hire completes training. Losada attended this week’s City Council meeting to advise the Council of the new hire. The new officer’s swearing in is set for Monday, November 18, at the next City Council Meeting.