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New Libby police officer Tim Stephenson sworn in at council meeting
Summary
The Libby City Council witnessed the swearing-in of Tim Stephenson, a newly hired officer introduced by the police department; the chief summarized his law-enforcement background and the officer recited the oath.
The Libby City Council and members of the public attended a short ceremony to swear in a new police officer, Tim Stephenson.
The police chief introduced Stephenson, describing his move from California, previous training (lineman school in Meridian, Idaho) and family law-enforcement background. During the ceremony Stephenson recited the oath of office: "I do solemnly swear ... that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Montana, and I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity." The chief and council welcomed him and noted community support for his transition.
The council’s remarks were limited to welcoming the officer and noting the swearing-in will be publicly recorded in the meeting minutes.
