Administration - Awards, Presentations, Organizational Business - Brian Podany, Safety Services Manager/Chief of Police
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Police Officer/Promotional Staff Swearing In Ceremony
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Executive Summary
A ceremony will be held to welcome six new officers and their families to the Blaine Police Department family. In addition, four current Blaine Police Department sworn staff who recently received promotions will be recognized.
Background
When new officers successfully complete the Field Training program and advance to solo patrol, a swearing in ceremony is performed in front of the City Council. Additionally, when sworn staff receive a promotion to a new position within the police department, they receive a swearing in ceremony in front of the City Council.
This is a special time for new officers and current sworn staff and their families to celebrate their accomplishments and be recognized in front of the City Mayor, City Councilmembers, City Manager, Chief Podany, Command Staff, and the public.
The following new officers will be participating in the ceremony and take their Oath of Office:
Peter Noll, Badge #235
David Velasquez, Badge #236
Cassandra Ciupik, Badge #237
Kurtis Greene, Badge #238
Donald Plowman, Badge #239
Jacob Cree, Badge #240
The following sworn staff who have received promotions will be participating in the ceremony and take their Oath of Office:
Zachary Johnson, promoted to Sergeant
Barry Koch, promoted to Sergeant
Joseph Gerhard, promoted to Captain
Daniel Pelkey, promoted to Deputy Chief
Strategic Plan Relationship
This ceremony relates to the City of Blaine Strategic Plan Item No. 1 - Effective Communication and Item No. 4 - Organizational Health. The City of Blaine is committed to hiring and promoting highly qualified staff in the public safety services division.
Board/Commission Review
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Financial Impact
N/A
Public Outreach/Input
Family and friends of the staff being recognized were invited to attend the ceremony.
Staff Recommendation
Recognize new officers and current staff promotions.