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Dade City swears in new officer, promotes Lorenzo Moreno to captain; police foundation honors officers
Summary
The commission swore in a new Dade City police officer (recorded in the transcript as Tristan Vercona/variants) and administered the oath to Captain Lorenzo Moreno; the Dade City Police Foundation presented recognition and noted plans to support a future K-9 purchase.
The Dade City Commission held a ceremonial portion of its meeting to swear in a new police officer and to administer the oath to a recently promoted captain.
Chief/Presenter introduced Officer Tristan (name appears with multiple variants in the record) and recounted her background, including service in the U.S. Marine Corps and completion of law enforcement training. The officer repeated the oath of office to support and defend the U.S. and Florida constitutions and to faithfully perform duties as a Dade City police officer. Family members participated in the ceremony; Julianne pinned the officer's badge.
The commission also administered the oath of office to Lorenzo Moreno as captain. Staff summarized Moreno's prior 19 years in law enforcement, his return to Dade City Police Department, academy training, and recent degree completion; family members participated in the badge-pinning. Jeannie Germain, president of the Dade City Police Foundation, presented recognition and thanked officers and families; she noted the foundation hopes to support the purchase of a K-9 unit in the near future.
Mayor and commissioners offered congratulations and appreciation for the officers' service and the foundation's support.
