ABOVE: Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates addresses family and visitors as newly sworn in Danville Probationary Officers (L to R) Aaliyah Denius, Noah Gomez, Phillip Howie III, Michael Moreman, and Blaine McCord listen.
Danville’s Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr swore in five new probationary police officers for the Danville Police Department, during a Wednesday morning (April 30th) ceremony in the Danville City Council Chambers.
With family, friends, and Danville Officers in attendance; Aaliyah Denius and Phillip Howie III shake hand with Mayor Williams after they are sworn in.
Danville Police Chief Christopher Yates says the five probationary officers were chosen from an initial pool of 27 interested parties.
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ABOVE: Michael Moreman is sworn in, Blaine McCord addresses the crowd after his swearing in, Noah Gomez is sworn in.
AUDIO: We’re very pleased with the selections that we made. We’re very confident that they’ll do very well. And I’m proud to see what our recruiting team; and what the image of the department has come to. We had many more applicants this time, and some good quality candidates.
ABOVE: Chairperson of Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Amy Hoose addresses newly sworn in probationary officers; Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr welcomes everyone; Chief Yates closes ceremony by addressing new officers about their upcoming training.
Chief Yates continues to aim for a total of 70 officers on the Danville force. He says if all five of the newly sworn in complete their training, Danville will be up to 69 officers.
