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Four new officers sworn in at Loves Park ceremony following council votes
Summary
Following council approval of appointments, Loves Park Police Chief Mike McCammon administered oaths to four new officers at the Aug. 19 meeting; two officers were identified in the record as Ashley Anderson and Marissa, while two other officers were sworn in but not named in the transcript.
Loves Park — Four new police officers were sworn in at the end of the Loves Park City Council meeting on Aug. 19, Police Chief Mike McCammon administered the oath and welcomed the officers to the force.
The council earlier approved resolutions to fill vacant officer positions effective Aug. 20, 2024. At the ceremony, Chief McCammon asked each officer to repeat the oath of office; he thanked city leaders and fellow officers and told the new members, “welcome to the best police department in the area.”
Two of the officers were identified in the meeting record as Officer Ashley Anderson (named in the appointment resolution) and Officer Marissa (first name only in the transcript); the transcript indicates four officers were sworn in but does not provide the full names of all four.
Why it matters: Appointing and swearing in new officers increases department staffing and places new hires on duty to handle public safety responsibilities. The council and chief publicly thanked the recruits and department staff.
What was said: Chief McCammon led the oath and expressed appreciation for the officers’ decision to serve; council members offered congratulations as the ceremony concluded. No public comment or executive session followed the ceremony.
Next steps: The new officers will assume duties per department procedures and the effective dates stated in the appointment resolutions.
