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Keokuk swears in two police officers
Summary
At the Feb. 6 meeting the mayor administered oaths to Bruce Billings Jr., sworn as patrolman first class, and Patrick H., sworn as sergeant, welcoming them to city service.
Keokuk — The Keokuk City Council meeting on Feb. 6 opened with the mayor administering oaths to two police officers.
Bruce Billings Jr. was sworn in as patrolman first class for the City of Keokuk. In the oath Billings said, "I, Bruce Billings Jr., do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Iowa... and faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of patrolman first class of the city of Keokuk to the best of my knowledge and ability." The council and audience applauded following the oath.
The mayor also administered the oath to Patrick H., who was sworn in as sergeant for the Keokuk Police Department; Patrick took the oath to "faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of sergeant." Council members welcomed the officers.
No formal council action was required for the oath ceremonies; later in the meeting the council approved a separate training-reimbursement agreement that staff said relates to a new hire's academy attendance.
