White County Animal Control names Anthony Senior Animal Control Officer

Pictured from left are White County EMA Division Chief Don Strength, Director of Public Safety David Murphy, Sergeant Senior Animal Control Officer Brian Anthony, and Animal Control Operations Chief Sherrill Dockery. (Bryce Barrett/White County Public Safety)

White County Public Safety’s Animal Control Division has named Brian Anthony as Senior Animal Control Officer. During a ceremony at White County Public Safety’s Emergency Operations Center, Anthony was pinned with collar brass representing his new rank as Sergeant.

During the pinning ceremony, Director of Public Safety David Murphy said, “Brian works with high integrity and high professionalism. That is why I have no doubt that he will excel in filling this role.”

White County Public Safety Director David Murphy pins new rank insignia on Brian Anthony’s collar during a recent promotion ceremony at the White County Public Safety Office in Cleveland. (Bryce Barrett/White County Public Safety)

As Senior Animal Control Officer, Anthony will work alongside Operations Chief Sherrill Dockery to oversee daily operations in the Animal Services Division and oversee personnel training.

Anthony has been with White County Animal Control for three years and has continued his education by obtaining his Animal Control Officer II Certification through the National Animal Control Association. Anthony was recently certified in Pet and Animal CPR First Aid.