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La Plata swears in a new officer and reaffirms Matthew Norris as police chief
Summary
Mayor Janine James administered the oath to a newly hired officer (Officer Krueger) and to Matthew Norris, who reaffirmed the oath as chief of police; Norris thanked council and staff and said he looks forward to enhancing professional policing in La Plata.
Mayor Janine James administered oaths of office at the start of the Oct. 28 meeting. A newly hired police officer, sworn in before attendees, pledged to support the Constitution and perform duties faithfully. Chief Matthew Norris then reaffirmed his oath and addressed the council, thanking staff, his command team and former chief Shenner for mentorship and support.
Norris said he has been with the department since January, expressed appreciation for community and staff support, and underscored a team‑based approach to policing in La Plata. Councilmembers welcomed the new officer and Chief Norris; several members noted Norris’s in‑community experience and the value of promoting local officers into leadership.
These were ceremonial personnel actions recorded publicly; no personnel deliberations or compensation matters were decided in open session that evening.
