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Chehalis swears in new police officers and pins badges during council meeting
Summary
Four new officers were sworn in and had badge pinning and family introductions at the May 26 council meeting; officers described backgrounds including lateral hires and prior service with Lewis County and Seattle PD.
The Chehalis City Council hosted an oath of office and badge‑pinning ceremony May 26 for a group of newly appointed police officers.
City staff introduced the new hires and asked them to step forward for the oath. Each officer repeated the oath of office and introduced family members in the chamber; officers and staff highlighted varied backgrounds including lateral hires from the Lewis County Sheriff's Office and prior experience with larger departments. Council members offered brief congratulations and welcomed the officers to the department.
The ceremony concluded with badge fittings and a short community welcome; council encouraged community members to acknowledge and support the new officers.
