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Springfield swears in seven new police officers; leaders emphasize training and dignity
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The Springfield Police Department swore in seven new officers during a public ceremony. City and department leaders highlighted 21 weeks of academy training, the department Code of Ethics and family support as officers took the oath of office.
The Springfield Police Department formally swore in seven new officers in a public ceremony, a milestone city and department leaders described as both an honor and a heavy responsibility.
Chief Joe Bill opened the event by welcoming family members and introducing city and department leadership. "You're in a profession of law enforcement at a critical time in history," he said, urging the recruits to "treat everyone you encounter... with dignity." Mayor Misty Buscher called policing "a calling to uphold values of justice" and thanked families for the sacrifices they will make.
The ceremony include…
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