Mayor Joe Pitts and Chief David Crockarell recently welcomed eight new officers to the Clarksville Police Department.

The new officers are Zachary Walker, Christopher Owens, Robert Swanson, Keenan Driskell, Mary Foday, Noah Hopkins, Rodney Gilmore Jr. and Adam Masel.

These officers also will be the second group of new hires to go through mentor program started by CPD this year, according to a news release. This program is part of the effort to improve upon officer wellness.