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Public objection raises statutory oath concern as commission formally swears in three officers
Summary
A member of the public objected to the oath form used during a June 17 ceremonial swearing‑in of three Dickinson police officers, citing North Dakota statute and the official SFN 11501 form; the chief said officers had taken an oath earlier and the commission completed a formal oath at the meeting.
During a June 17 Dickinson City Commission meeting a member of the public objected to the form of the oath the city planned to use during a ceremonial swearing‑in of three Dickinson Police officers, and the commission proceeded to administer the oath in public.
Public commenter Seth Helgason told the commission the "old form" being used by the city did not meet state requirements. He cited "North Dakota Century Code subsection 44‑01‑05" and said the official state oath form SFN 11501 is required, including…
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