Apple Valley swears in two new police officers at July 10 meeting
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Chief Francis introduced and administered the oath to Officer David Wilson and Officer Shaddam Dube; both officers described local roots and prior public‑safety experience.
Apple Valley Police Chief Francis introduced two new police officers and administered their oaths of office during the July 10 City Council meeting. The council invited family and friends forward to pin badges after the oath.
Chief Francis introduced Officer David Wilson, who said he grew up in Eagan, graduated from Eagan High School and attended Minnesota State University, Mankato. Chief Francis and Wilson described his prior work in loss prevention, hospital crisis stabilization and mental‑health units, and experience as an EMT firefighter; Wilson began his sworn law‑enforcement career in 2020 with the Battle Lake and Henning police departments before joining Apple Valley. The oath text was recited on the council dais and Wilson completed the oath.
Chief Francis also introduced Officer Shaddam Dube, a Rosemount High School graduate who attended Metropolitan State University and previously worked for an airport police department and Metro Transit. Family members accompanied both officers to the dais for pinning after the oath.
Chief Francis thanked the council and the community for support and noted the department appreciates family and community support for officers.