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Ottawa swears in 2 new police officers

Officers to attend police academy for next 16 weeks

By Derek Barichello

Two new members of the Ottawa Police Department were officially sworn in Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Daniel Rodriguez and Sofian Riahi took the oath to become Ottawa police officers. — Two new members of the Ottawa Police Department were officially sworn in Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Daniel Rodriguez and Sofian Riahi took the oath to become Ottawa police officers. (Photo provided by Ottawa Police Department)

January 04, 2025 at 9:30 am CST

Two new members of the Ottawa Police Department were officially sworn in Friday.

Daniel Rodriguez and Sofian Riahi took the oath to become Ottawa police officers. For the next 16 weeks, they will be attending the police academy and start their journey with OPD.

Two new members of the Ottawa Police Department were officially sworn in Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Daniel Rodriguez and Sofian Riahi took the oath to become Ottawa police officers. — Two new members of the Ottawa Police Department were officially sworn in Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Daniel Rodriguez and Sofian Riahi took the oath to become Ottawa police officers. (Photo provided by Ottawa Police Department)