Palm Beach welcomes three new police officers to local department

The Palmview City Council meeting on December 17, 2024, highlighted the introduction of three new police officers to the Palmview Police Department. During the meeting, the police chief presented Officer Sigifredo Moreno, Officer Joshua Simmons, and Officer Gracia Cuervo, who have recently joined the force. Officer Moreno has completed his field training and has been with the department for three months, while Officers Simmons and Cuervo are currently in the first phase of their training, expected to conclude in about eight to nine weeks.

The officers were sworn in during their graduation ceremony, where they received their badges from family members. The chief expressed optimism about the department's future, noting that another recruit is set to begin training at the academy in January, which will further bolster the department's strength.

With the addition of these officers, the Palmview Police Department now has a total of 30 sworn officers. The chief emphasized the importance of retaining these new hires, highlighting competitive salary rates for cities of similar size.

Following the introduction of the new officers, the meeting proceeded to a public hearing, marking a transition to further discussions on community matters.