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Kent swears in two new police officers; chief says department entering a hiring surge
Summary
The Kent City Council and mayor presided over the swearing-in of Officers Michael Curry and Nicholas Heath on Jan. 20. Kent Police Chief Padilla said the department expects an ongoing hiring surge; Curry said he joined the force to "serve and give back to the community I call home."
Mayor Ralph and Kent Police Chief Padilla presided over the swearing-in of two new Kent police officers during the Jan. 20 city council meeting.
Officer Michael Curry and Officer Nicholas Heath were introduced to the council and the public before taking the oath of office. Curry told the council he decided to join Kent Police after personal experiences with the…
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