At the April 1 Federal Way City Council meeting, new hires and lateral transfer police officers were sworn in.

Federal Way Police Department Chief Andy Hwang kicked off the council meeting, introducing seven officers, who are both entry-level and experienced lateral transfer police officers currently in the field training program. Mayor Jim Ferrell then administered the oath of office, welcoming the new officers.

“These officers are quality individuals and people of integrity, and we are fortunate to have them as part of our team and serving our community,” Hwang said.

Hwang said the department currently has 144 hired police officers.

The seven new FWPD officers:

• Officer Geoffrey Parker, a lateral hire who worked as an agent for the Utah State Bureau of Investigation, specializing in narcotics, and as a trooper for the Utah Highway Patrol.

• Officer Allyson Manns, a lateral hire who was an officer with a large police agency in King County.

• Officer Tommy Wall, an entry-level officer who graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy on Jan. 28.

• Officer Luis Cardozo, an entry-level officer who graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy on March 19.

• Officer Linae Coughlin, an entry-level officer who graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy on March 19.

• Officer Steve Figueroa, an entry-level officer who graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy on March 19.

• Officer Bryce Siguenza, an entry-level officer who graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy on March 19.

New officers being sown infront of Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. Courtesy photo.