City announces new additions to its public safety forces

Fire Dept. swears in two; back to full staff Elmhurst Fire Chief Tom Freeman and the Elmhurst Fire Department welcome firefighters Jace Weaver and Anthony Dames, who were sworn I on March 21.
City welcomes three new police officers Pictured are (from left): Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth, new officers Raffaele DePinto, John Schmidt and Andrew Schroeder and Mayor Steve Morley. The three men took the oath on March 24.

During swearing-in ceremonies on March 21 and March 24 respectively, Mayor Steve Morley welcomed firefighters Jace Weaver and Anthony Dames and police officers Raffaele DePinto, John Schmidt and Andrew Schroeder to the City of Elmhurst. Morley thanked them for their pledge to protect the community.

With the fulfillment of these positions, the City’s public safety forces continue to be strong while providing superior safety and emergency services, the City said in a release, adding that “quality and cost conscious public safety operations remain top priorities to City leaders.”