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Austin swears in 38 officers after 32-week academy; city leaders stress integrity and community trust
Summary
The Austin Police Department commissioned 38 new officers who completed a 32-week academy cohort that began 05/05/2025. Speakers including Hays County Sheriff Anthony Hippolito, Mayor Kirk Watson and Chief Lisa Davis urged the graduates to uphold integrity, accountability and community service.
Austin commissioned 38 new police officers onstage at a graduation ceremony at Greater Mount Zion Church, marking the completion of a 32-week training cycle that began on 05/05/2025 with 63 trainees, Commander Lawrence Lee Davis said.
The ceremony included remarks from Hays County Sheriff Anthony Hippolito, Mayor Kirk Watson and Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, award presentations and the administration of the oath of office.
Sheriff Anthony Hippolito, speaking of the profession’s core duties, told the cadets: “Carry your integrity like armor.” He urged the graduates to be accountable and to…
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