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Preston swears in two new police officers, Michael Rasmussen and Benny Gutierrez
Summary
The city formally swore in Michael Rasmussen and Benny Gutierrez to fill open public-safety positions; both introduced themselves to council and the public following the oath.
Preston formally swore in two new police officers during the council meeting: Michael Rasmussen and Benny (Vinny) Gutierrez.
Chief (name not specified) announced the two hires as the final open positions in the department and called each officer forward for the oath of office. Michael Rasmussen repeated the oath to “uphold the constitutions of The United States of America and the state of Idaho” and later told the council he grew up in Preston and is "excited to serve all of you here in the city." Benny Gutierrez also recited the oath and said he moved to the area about nine years ago and wants "to be a part of making this place safer for [my son]." Both officers were welcomed by the mayor and council members.
The swearing-in followed the council's business session and was recorded by the clerk as a formal personnel action. The council and chief noted the hires fill the department's open positions and introduced the new officers to the audience.
