The Albion City Council held a special session on Monday night, entering into executive session to interview candidates for the position of Albion police officer.
Following the executive session, the council voted to hire 26-year-old Kevin Williams of Casey, IL. Williams will join the Albion Police Department at a starting pay rate of $25 per hour.
Williams is set to replace Phil White, who will resign at the end of February to pursue employment opportunities in the private sector.