Riverton • New Police Chief Don Hutson held back tears as he swore in 35 officers to the city’s newly-created police department Tuesday night.
“These officers are 100% focused on public safety for the citizens of Riverton with no distractions,” Hutson said at the ceremonial swearing in Tuesday evening. “We have all been part of law enforcement and public safety for many years.”
The city has traditionally contracted its law enforcement with the Unified Police Department, but officials felt the services they were getting for the money invested in UPD was no longer adequate for the growing city.