(A) Upon graduation from the Department of Criminal Justice Training's Basic Training Academy and prior to performing the duties as a police officer, police recruits shall be administered the statutory oath of office by a person authorized to administer such oaths.
(B) Any recruit that currently holds a valid Peace Officers Professional Standards Certification and is employed by the City of Ashland as a police officer, prior to commencement of such duties, shall be administered the statutory oath of office by a person authorized to administer such oaths.
(Ord. 174, 2022, passed 11-17-22; Am. Ord. 86, 2023, passed 6-23-23)