Swansea swears in probationary police officer Chase Carlisle

Keith Bloomberg introduced Chase Carlisle at the Village of Swansea committee meeting and family members and fellow officers joined the brief ceremony and reception.

The appointment was announced by the personnel committee and followed by an oath administered by the mayor. “I, Chase Carlisle,” the appointee responded when prompted for his name, and the mayor led the oath: “do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States… and I will faithfully discharge the duties as a probationary police officer in the village of Swansea to the best of my ability.”

The mayor and committee members praised Carlisle’s background. Bloomberg said he was “really excited tonight to bring before you Chase Carlisle,” noting Carlisle’s ties to the area: he lives in Shiloh with his wife, Hannah, and their daughter Lucy, who will be two in April. Carlisle attended O’Fallon High School, transferred to Lafayette for graduation, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Maryville University. Committee members also noted Carlisle served six years in the Air Force Reserves.

Committee members and staff described the next steps: Carlisle is scheduled to begin the police academy in January, will complete field training after graduation from the academy, and then join road patrol. Because Carlisle’s uniform had been turned in, the ceremony included a chain badge and was followed by light refreshments for family and friends.

The swearing-in was ceremonial and no formal roll-call vote was recorded in the provided transcript. The personnel committee closed the item and proceeded to other agenda matters.