Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone welcomes and expresses his appreciation to the families, friends and community members who gathered to celebrate the promotions of Cmdr. Benjamin Irving and Sgt. Samantha Terrazas and the appointment of Cpl. Ronaldo Ulibarri, on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. LAPD Command Staff and the Honorable Judge Catherine Taylor listen at left. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Newly promoted Cmdr. Benjamin Irving takes the oath of office as his wife looks on, Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. The Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor administered the binding oath, which pledges support for the U.S. Constitution, state constitutions, and local laws, establishing a legal commitment to uphold the law and protect citizens’ rights. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Surrounded by her family, newly promoted Sgt. Samantha Terrazas takes the oath of office administered by Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Flanked by his children, newly hired Cpl. Ronaldo Ulibarri takes the oath of office administered by the Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Cmdr. Ben Irving watches as his wife pins his new badge on his uniform on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Sgt. Samantha Terrazas pins her new badge on her uniform with the help of her young son after she took the oath of office administered by the Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Cpl. Ronaldo Ulibarri watches as his son pins his new badge on his father’s uniform on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Cmdr. Ben Irving signs official documents after taking the oath of office administered by the Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Sgt. Samantha Terrazas signs official documents surrounded by her family after taking the oath of office administered by the Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Sgt. Samantha Terrazas assists her daughter and son as they staple the official documents she signed after taking the oath of office administered by the Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Her parents look on at left. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Cpl. Ronaldo Ulibarri signs official documents after taking the oath of office administered by the Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Cpl. Ronaldo Ulibarri looks on as his daughter staples the official documents he signed after taking the oath of office administered by the Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Cmdr. Ben Irving poses with his wife after taking the oath of office on Thursday in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Sgt. Samantha Terrazas poses with her family after taking the oath of office on Thursday at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Cpl. Ronaldo Ulibarri poses with his son and daughter after taking the oath of office on Thursday morning at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone signs official documents during the promotion and appointment ceremony for his officers on Thursday at the Justice Center. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Command Staff gathered with newly promoted and hired officers Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. From left, Cmdr. Christopher Ross, Deputy Chief James Rodriguez, newly appointed Cpl. Ronaldo Ulibarri, newly promoted Cmdr. Benjamin Irving, newly promoted Sgt. Samantha Terrazas, Chief Dino Sgambellone and Cmdr. Brent Hudspeth. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com