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Town of Saint John swears in new police officer Josette Quiroga
Summary
The Town of Saint John formally swore in a new police officer, Josette Quiroga, after council approval of the hiring; Police Chief Flores highlighted her nearly seven years of experience and specialized training.
The Town of Saint John swore in a new police officer identified in the meeting as Josette Quiroga. Chief Flores thanked the council for approving an additional officer and said the hire would help as the town grows. "I'd like to thank you very much for allowing us to have an additional officer and approving us and getting it through," Chief Flores said.
Chief Flores described Quiroga's background during the swearing-in: nearly seven years of service with the Sherrill Police Department, experience as an evidence technician, crisis intervention officer, field training officer and defensive tactics instructor who also helps teach women's self-defense classes. Clerk Treasurer Beth Hernandez administered the oath and council members and family members participated in post-ceremony photos. The council did not take separate formal action beyond the swearing-in, which followed earlier approval of the hire.
