Atlantic’s newest Police Officer was sworn-in during Wednesday evening’s City Council meeting.

Officer Gelner (Left) is sworn-in by Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones.

Mayor Dave Jones administered the Oath of Office to Officer Dustin Gelner, who began working with the Atlantic Police Department on April 24th. Gelner said he looks forward to being a police officer.

Originally from Vinton, Louisiana, Gelner met his wife Michelle, an Atlantic native, while serving in the Army for five-years. Prior to becoming a Police Officer, Gelner worked as a Supervisor for a construction and welding company out of Walnut. Michelle Gelner is a nurse at CCMH. The family has lived in town for about three-years.

The Gelner family

The couple has a two-and one-half year old son, and recently welcomed a daughter, who is now three months old.