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Moses Lake Police Department introduces new officers and promotes a sergeant
Summary
Chief Sands introduced three academy graduates assigned to patrol shifts and presented Kurt Liedeboer as the department's newly created sergeant position; the council and chief held a ceremonial oath and badge presentation.
Moses Lake Police Chief Sands introduced several new officers and swore in a newly promoted sergeant during the council meeting.
Chief Sands presented academy graduates and recent hires: Officer Cadran Duncan (a Moses Lake graduate assigned to D shift), Officer Joe Utter (assigned to C shift), and Officer Roman Trujillo (in field training). Chief Sands noted their backgrounds and family ties.
The council also recognized a promotion authorized in the 2025 budget: Kurt Liedeboer, who grew up in Moses Lake, was sworn in as a sergeant and will take over the street crimes unit. Chief Sands said Liedeboer had been on patrol since 2010 and had held roles as a tactical team member, field training officer and street-crimes detective; Liedeboer had been promoted to corporal in May and now advances to sergeant.
The mayor and council offered public thanks for the new hires and the promotion. No formal council vote was required for the ceremonial introductions and promotions presented at the meeting.
Why it matters: New hires replenish patrol staffing and the newly approved sergeant position is part of the 2025 budgeted structure for the police department.
What comes next: New officers will complete or continue field training and the promoted sergeant will assume supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Police Department.
