The City of New Bedford has added five new officers to the ranks of the police department.

All five recently graduated from the New Bedford Police Acadamy, and were sworn in Monday at New Bedford City Hall.

Mayor Jon Mitchell says the new officers are all well qualified.....

Among the new officers is Jared Lizotte, the son of Deputy Chief David Lizotte. Officer Lizotte wore badge number 42 during Monday's ceremony, the same badge his father wore when he was sworn in.

With the new personnel, the New Bedford Police Department now has 258 officers.

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