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Moraine swears in Walter Porter as police sergeant; council praises his service
Summary
On Oct. 9 the council administered the oath of office to Walter Porter, naming him a police sergeant and commending his work, including an incident in which he helped provide life‑saving CPR and his role in drug recoveries.
MORAINE, Ohio — Moraine City Council on Oct. 9 administered the oath of office to Walter Porter, who was sworn in as a police sergeant and recognized by council and staff for his service to the community.
Under oath, Walter Porter affirmed he would "support the Constitution" and obey the laws of the United States and the state of Ohio and would faithfully discharge the duties of police sergeant. Mayor Murphy and other officials praised Porter’s work since he joined the department in April 2022, including an occasion described in the meeting when he helped provide CPR that a witness said saved a life and his participation on a traffic stop that led to narcotics recoveries.
Council members thanked Porter and acknowledged the police and fire departments for their partnership on community safety matters.
