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Moorhead Police Department swears in new officer and promotes a captain; chief praises leadership
Summary
The Moorhead Police Department promoted Captain Laddie Beta and swore in Officer Caden Varda during Tuesday's council meeting; Chief Helmick cited Beta's leadership during a six-month vacancy and described the new officer's prior service.
The Moorhead Police Department on Tuesday promoted Captain Laddie Beta and swore in a new hire, Officer Caden Varda, in a recognition ceremony at the Moorhead City Council meeting.
"It's my honor tonight to announce that Laddie is being promoted to the rank of captain within the Moorhead Police Department," Chief Helmick told the council, noting the position had been vacant for six months and praising Beta’s leadership and years of service to the city.
Chief Helmick said Captain Beta has served the city for 10 years and has held roles including field training officer, crime-scene technician,…
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