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Harrisburg Police Bureau swears in seven new officers at ceremony

Mayor Wanda Williams and Police Commissioner Thomas Carter swore in seven new officers on Wednesday at Whitaker Center.

After a months-long selection process, the Harrisburg Police Bureau has several new officers joining its ranks.

Mayor Wanda Williams and Police Commissioner Thomas Carter swore in seven officers on Wednesday, acknowledging the important, yet difficult role they were stepping into.

“I’d like to welcome the seven new officers on a career that is so satisfying,” Carter said. “Policing isn’t easy. It’s becoming harder, but they answered the call.”

The new hires bring the complement of officers in the bureau to 136, according to Deputy Chief Dennis Sorensen.

The new officers include:

  • Nathan E. Carr
  • Tyler J. Glunt
  • Ernell R. Harley
  • Andrew K. Jones
  • Zachary A. Mateer
  • Michael T. McDevitt
  • Jakob C. Werner

Additionally, officer Anthony Cummings was promoted to detective at the ceremony, which was held at Whitaker Center.

The new officers will complete six months of police academy training before starting with the bureau. Two have already begun training at HACC, and five will soon start training with Temple University.

“It feels good,” said new officer McDevitt of his swearing in. “It’s a relief after a long process.”

At the ceremony, Williams spoke about the responsibility of the officers to serve the community and the city’s expectations for their conduct.

“The journey starts today, and we are watching in the city of Harrisburg,” she said. “We hold our police to the highest standards of excellence. We cannot wait to see the officers you soon will become.”

 

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