UPDATE: MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Mark Divney has been a police officer for many years and is happy to be returning to the area. Although he is not from Meridian Township, he did spend four years working for Ingham County in the past. He was excited to begin his first day on the job on February 6th and be a part of helping the Meridian Township Community.

After Officer Divney pinned on his new badge, he had a congratulatory lunch and then began his first day as a Meridian Township Police Officer.

ORIGINAL STORY: MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - The Meridian Township Police Force has sworn in a new officer.