Sterling Heights formally swore in three new police officers during a ceremony at the council meeting on Wednesday. Chief of Police Andrew Satterfield introduced Officer Lillian Jimenez, Officer Bradley Webb and Officer Kimberly Trenkamp and administered the oath of office.

The appointments were ceremonial; Chief Andrew Satterfield said he was "here to present to you our 3 newest officers that joined us this past Monday, and we're grateful to have them." He described Jimenez's prior work as a dispatcher and as a Montgomery County, Texas, corrections officer and deputy who served as a hostage negotiator. He said Webb has nearly two years with the Detroit Police Department and is finishing a bachelor's degree at Cleary University, and that Trenkamp is a Sterling Heights native with experience at the Detroit and Madison Heights police departments and holds a degree from Wayne State University.

Family members pinned the officers' badges: Jimenez's fiancé, Tyler, pinned her badge; Webb's wife pinned his; and Trenkamp's father, Gary, pinned hers. Each officer spoke briefly after the oath. Officer Jimenez said, "I just wanted to say thank you for this opportunity, and I'm excited to end my career with Sterling Heights in about 25 years, hopefully." Officer Webb said he was "very happy and thankful to be here, and I look forward to serving this community for a long time to come." Officer Trenkamp said, "The city really means a lot to me, and I'm beyond thankful that I get this opportunity to serve this community."

Multiple councilmembers welcomed the officers and emphasized department training and community support. Councilmembers pledged to provide tools and training so officers can perform their duties safely and effectively. Mayor Taylor thanked the officers and invited council members to greet them following the ceremony.

The swearing-in concluded with Chief Satterfield leading the new officers from the chamber. There was no formal council vote recorded as part of the oath and pinning ceremony; the event was a ceremonial acknowledgment of their hiring by the police department.