Longview Police Nearing Full Force

LONGVIEW – Nine new Longview police officers are hitting the streets. Municipal Court Judge Larry Merriman administered the oath Monday. Then, the new officer badges were pinned on by their family and friends. Over the next 18 weeks, the new officers will be training with veteran officers. When that training is complete, they will complete the department’s 172 officer staff. The department will be at full force for the first time in several years. Just a couple of years ago, there were 18 vacant positions on the police force.