The Tamaqua Area School district announced at Tuesday’s school board meeting that three part-time police officers will be hired.

Current Tamaqua Police Chief Henry Woods was hired at a rate of $23.50, Ronald Kazakavage of Nesquehoning, $24.50 and Kyle Woodward of York, $23.50.

Woods is set to retire in the coming months from the Tamaqua Police Department.

“We believe in having the expertise of these individuals who have certainly a great deal of experience in law enforcement,” said Raymond Kinder, superintendent.

“It provides these students with security during the school day and possibly after the school day at times to be able to help secure our facilities, keep everyone safe,” Kinder added.