9 new officers sworn into Springfield Police Department
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — On Thursday, departing Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette had the honor of swearing in nine new officers.
In his second to last day on the job, Scarlette swore in the nine officers during a ceremony held in the City Council Chambers. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Misty Buscher, city officials, and family and friends as the newest officers took their oath of service.
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The following officers were sworn into the Springfield Police Department:
Parker Adams
Jacob Burton
Dawson Combs
Alexander Deleon
Dakota Moser
Hannah Smith
Hunter Thompson
Matthew Von Behren Jr.
Mark Williams
Seven of the nine new officers graduated from the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center on April 25, where they were able to complete their basic law enforcement training. Additionally, the other two officers are joining the department through lateral transfer from other law enforcement agencies.
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All nine officers are currently assigned to the Springfield Police Academy where they are undergoing additional department-specific training. Over the course of the next few weeks, these officers will be assigned to the Field Operations Division and start the field training program, in which they will work alongside veteran officers to finish their transition into active service.
'We're proud to welcome these individuals to our department and to the City of Springfield,' Scarlette said. 'They have demonstrated commitment, integrity, and the desire to serve their community—values we hold in the highest regard.'
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