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Lake Forest Park swears in new police officer Austin Gutwein
Summary
Officer Austin Gutwein was sworn in at the Oct. 9 council meeting. Chief and mayor praised his background in community service and law enforcement; family attended the ceremony.
The City of Lake Forest Park formally swore in Officer Austin Gutwein at the start of its Oct. 9 regular council meeting.
Why it matters: The ceremony introduces a new sworn officer to the city’s police department and is part of routine staffing and community engagement.
Chief Harden and Mayor (unnamed in the transcript) introduced Gutwein, noting his background: he is a father of three, originally from Arizona, founded a youth charity (Hoops of Hope) at age nine that raised funds for projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, has served in Seattle and Snoqualmie during an eight-year law enforcement career and has worked in roles including school resource officer, field training officer and detective. Gutwein holds a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and is pursuing a master’s in public safety.
Judge Grant administered the oath of office before family and council members. Chief Harden and others welcomed Gutwein to the department and invited him to join council members for photographs after the ceremony.
Ending: Council and the chief thanked Gutwein, his family and the community for attending.
