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Eldridge swears in new police officer Travis Roundtree
Summary
The council formally introduced and administered the oath to Travis Roundtree, who has prior experience at John Deere and as a sheet-metal journeyman and has lived in Eldridge for five years with his family.
The Eldridge City Council on May 4 introduced and swore in Travis Roundtree as the newest member of the Eldridge Police Department.
S1 introduced Roundtree, noting he and his wife have lived in Eldridge for five years and that he and his family are active in the community. The introduction described Roundtree’s prior professional experience at John Deere and work as a sheet-metal journeyman, and said becoming a police officer had been a lifelong goal. The presiding officer administered the oath of office to Roundtree, and council members and staff welcomed him to the department.
Roundtree’s family presence and staff remarks emphasized community ties and relevant work experience. The council thanked Roundtree and noted expectations for his service as a full-time officer. No votes were required for the swearing-in; the event was conducted as part of the meeting’s ceremonial and personnel business.
What’s next: Roundtree will join department duties as assigned; personnel records and onboarding will proceed through the police department and city administration.
