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Altoona swears in three officers and promotes two sergeants

City of Altoona City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Dean O’Connor administered oaths to newly certified officers Aaliyah Moore and Trent "Allen" Howard and hired Israel "Ray" Ruiz; Sergeants Mitch Bartleson and David Funk were promoted to lieutenant with Chief Greg Stallman assisting in the ceremony.

Mayor Dean O’Connor swore in three police officers and recognized two promotions during the Jan. 19 Altoona City Council meeting.

The council swore in Officers Aaliyah Moore and Trent "Allen" Howard as certified officers and welcomed new hire Israel "Ray" Ruiz. The mayor also recognized promotions for Sergeant Mitch Bartleson and Sergeant David Funk to the rank of lieutenant. Police Chief Greg Stallman assisted with the ceremony.

Council did not take formal votes on the personnel actions shown in the meeting transcript; the swearing-in and recognition were recorded as ceremonial and administrative steps in the minutes.

The council moved on to other business after the recognitions.