Kondella joins HPD; brings force to full staff following field training

Haxtun's newest police officer brings with him experience in both armed security and corrections. Officer Cameron Kondella started with the Haxtun Police Department on Monday, Feb. 1.

Kondella was born and raised in Rome, a town of nearly 33,000 in central New York. After high school, he obtained his bachelor's degree from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.

Kondella later attended the Police Academy at the Otero Law Enforcement Academy in La Junta, where he graduated in December 2020. It was there that he learned about the opening within the Haxtun Police Department.

Kondella comes from a long history of family in law enforcement and he said he is excited to be a part of the Haxtun community since recently moving here.

"I am excited to be a part of the community and to see what I can offer to assist with ensuring that Haxtun continues to be a safe place to live and raise a family," Kondella said during his first week of field training with the local police department.

Haxtun Police Chief Tanya Mayhew said Kondella will be in field training for approximately 12 weeks.

"He will bring the department back up to full staff once his field training is complete," Mayhew said. "He also brings to the department his desire to get involved with the community and we look forward to seeing what new ideas he has for programs and involvement. We are excited to have him and look forward to everyone getting a chance to meet him."