New Police Chief in Canisteo

Tuesday, the Village of Canisteo swore in its first Police Chief in over 30 years.  Family and friends of the new chief, as well as village and town officials, and many law enforcement personnel from across the county, including Sheriff Jim Allard, gathered at the Nicklebrew restaurant for the ceremony that welcomed Chief Kyle Amidon to his new position.  At 29-years-old, Amidon is one of the youngest, if not the youngest, police chief in the state.  He previously served with the Hornell City Police, and was the Officer in Charge of the Canisteo Village Police Department.  He was promoted to Sergeant in 2015.