On July 15, the Asheville Police Department swore in 13 new officers. These recent Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) graduates will now move on to 16 weeks of field training, where they ride with a field training officer and gain firsthand experience in the field.
The new officers are: Justin Burns, Leigh Cordell, Steven Escobedo, Vincent Garretto, Joshua Gibson, Cody Lail, Justin Lewis, Michael Owenby, Jesse Pinkston, Michael Polk, Trey Ruble, Kermit Smith and Brandon Wilson.
Please join us in congratulating these men and women as they embark on their new careers!
Below is a photo slide show of the swearing in ceremony and reception.
A swearing ceremony for 13 new Asheville Police officers was held July 15 in City Hall Council Chambers.
On July 15, the Asheville Police Department swore in 13 new officers.
On July 15, the Asheville Police Department swore in 13 new officers.
Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper makes remarks during the ceremony.
The new officers are: Justin Burns, Leigh Cordell, Steven Escobedo, Vincent Garretto, Joshua Gibson, Cody Lail, Justin Lewis, Michael Owenby, Jesse Pinkston, Michael Polk, Trey Ruble, Kermit Smith and Brandon Wilson.
The new officers are: Justin Burns, Leigh Cordell, Steven Escobedo, Vincent Garretto, Joshua Gibson, Cody Lail, Justin Lewis, Michael Owenby, Jesse Pinkston, Michael Polk, Trey Ruble, Kermit Smith and Brandon Wilson.
On July 15, the Asheville Police Department swore in 13 new officers.
The new officers had their APD badges pinned on.
The new officers had their APD badges pinned on.
The new officers had their APD badges pinned on.
Family members were present for the ceremony.
On July 15, the Asheville Police Department swore in 13 new officers.
The audience offers applause of congratulations.
Deputy Chief Wade Wood congratulates the new recruits.
The new officers were congratulated during a reception after the ceremony.
