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File #: SPEAKER 23-03    Version: 1 Name: Police Officer Swearing In Ceremony
Type: Guest Speaker Status: Filed
File created: 3/6/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/6/2023 Final action: 3/6/2023
Title: Police Officer Swearing In Ceremony
Sponsors: Brian Podany

Administration - Awards, Presentations, Organizational Business - Brian Podany, Safety Services Director / Chief of Police

 

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Police Officer 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.

 

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. This is a special time for new officers 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:

 

Carly Ahlers, Badge #242

Joseph Ramaley, Badge #243

Michael Slavik, Badge #244

Jaden Johnson, Badge #245

Zachary Prokosch, Badge #246

Logan Larson, Badge #248

 

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

N/A

 

Financial Impact

N/A

 

Public Outreach/Input

Family and friends of the staff being recognized were invited to attend the ceremony.

 

Staff Recommendation

Recognize and welcome new officers.