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Newcastle welcomes new police officer, recognizes sergeant for 25 years of service

Newcastle welcomes new police officer, recognizes sergeant for 25 years of service
Sergeant David Bristol is pictured along with his family and Mayor Karl Nail after being honored with a 25-year service plaque by the City. The presentation took place at the August 10 Newcastle City Council meeting. • photo provided

The City of Newcastle welcomed a new police officer and honored another for 25 years of service during the City Council’s August 10 regular meeting.

Mayor Karl Nail administered the oath of office to Officer Daniel Thompson, who graduated just days before from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) Basic Academy at East Central University in Ada. The mayor also recognized Sergeant David Bristol for 25 years of service to the City of Newcastle.

Thompson was joined at the meeting by family members and fellow Newcastle officers as he took his oath and officially began his service with the Newcastle Police Department.

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