Oxford council swears in new officer 'Jack' and holds badge-pinning

Chief Jones introduced a newly hired Oxford police officer and asked the law director to administer the oath, saying the officer graduated from the Great Oaks Police Academy and "started his employment at Oxford PD" the next day. Chief Jones said the officer lives in Butler County with his wife, has prior experience as a dispatcher and at Fastenal, and is in the first phase of the field training program.

During the oath the name recited in the transcript was "John D. Paulweissen," with the chief noting the officer goes by "Jack." The law director administered the oath and the chief presided over a badge-pinning for Badge 55. The officer addressed the council, saying: "I thank you for the opportunity in letting me serve the city. I look forward to a long and healthy career, getting to know the people of the city and all of you." Chief Jones thanked council for allowing the ceremony and noted the department's appreciation for community support.

The ceremony included brief family introductions and closed with a request to keep ceremony photos brief because of rain. There was no council debate or vote associated with the swearing-in; the event occurred during the public participation portion of the meeting.