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Stafford swears in four new police officers and a dispatcher
Summary
The Stafford Police Department ceremonially swore in four new officers and a new dispatcher at the April 2 council meeting; officers attended the University of Houston Downtown Police Academy.
The Stafford Police Department ceremonially swore in four new officers and a new dispatcher during the council meeting on April 2.
Officer Perez, Officer Tercio, Officer Boatman and Officer Gregory Wilson were introduced and sworn in before the council, families and community members. Orinda Baxter was introduced as the department's newest dispatcher. Staff described the officers' academy performance, backgrounds and aspirations: several attendees noted academy leadership praise and individual goals such as investigative work and K-9 handling.
A clergy member led the oath of office. The police commander and staff presented the officers and gave families a booklet about the stresses of policing, asking families to review it to understand the challenges officers may face on duty.
Police staff said the class is near the end of field training and will enter the department's field training program the following week. Leaders expressed confidence in the new officers' abilities based on academy evaluations and local training.
The council recognized the officers and invited families to take photographs after the swearing-in. No formal legislative action was required for the ceremonial event.
