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Lynchburg Police swear in eight new officers at City Hall ceremony
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Eight recruits were sworn in at a Lynchburg Police Department ceremony at City Hall. Chief Ryan Zudeman and Deputy Chief Jerry Stokes emphasized community trust and officer wellness as the new officers recited the oath of office and received badges from retirees and family members.
Eight recruits were formally sworn in at a Lynchburg Police Department ceremony at Lynchburg City Hall, where Chief Ryan Zudeman framed the day as both an honor and a reminder of the department’s long history.
Chief Ryan Zudeman opened the ceremony and noted that the LPD has served the community for 219 years, called retirees and former officers forward for recognition, and asked Acting Captain Adam Sexton to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The Honorable K. Todd Swisher, Lynchburg Circuit Court Clerk, administered the oath of office, which the recruits repeated, promising to support the constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The ceremony included a series of badge presentations. Chief Zudeman…
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