They were sworn in during the city council meeting.
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On Friday, the officers all graduated from the Philadelphia Police Academy.
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During the ceremony, officers explained why they chose the City of Chester.
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One of them, saying he wants to make the community safer and more enjoyable place for families, including his own.
All of them are eager to help make a difference.
Chester police are also vowing to expand their camera surveillance network to capture more video of crimes in action, like this shootout in broad daylight last Friday.