Lincoln swears in two new patrol officers

Lincoln — The Lincoln City Council administered the oath of office Sept. 2 to two newly appointed patrol officers, Austin O'Donoghue and Antonino Dominguez La Cruz. Officer Austin O'Donoghue and Officer Antonino Dominguez La Cruz each repeated the oath required for patrol officers, including the pledge “I will faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Patrolman to the best of my ability.” The oath proceedings were followed by congratulations from council members present. The swearing-in was placed on the agenda in lieu of a previously listed item and was conducted during the regular meeting; the transcript shows no roll call vote associated with the oaths. The meeting record does not specify who formally nominated or appointed the officers at this session. The ceremony concluded with brief congratulations from council members and no additional discussion or formal action recorded. Next steps for the officers, such as start dates or assignment details, were not specified during the meeting.