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Dixon swears in two new police personnel; chief highlights staffing needs
Summary
Police Chief Robert Thompson swore in Timothy Rodriguez and Liz Murillo as new members of the Dixon Police Department and noted staffing challenges; council acknowledged the hires during presentations and recognition.
Police Chief Robert Thompson introduced and administered the oath to two new police department staff during the Oct. 1 council meeting, saying he was pleased to welcome "two of the newest members of our police department." He named the two as Timothy Rodriguez and Liz Murillo and asked them to raise their right hands to repeat the oath.
Chief Thompson used the occasion to comment on staffing dynamics in the department, noting that seeing new hires is a highlight and emphasizing the value of experienced employees who help train newer staff. Council and audience members offered brief congratulations after the swearing-in.
The swearing-in is a personnel action noted in the meeting minutes; no separate budget or policy action was attached to the oath itself.
