Former Grand Junction Officer Begins His Subsequent Chapter In Montrose

The Montrose Police Department has formally welcomed a brand new member to its staff, filling a vacant place. Officer Eric Grestenberger was sworn in throughout a particular ceremony held forward of the City Council’s common assembly on Tuesday night, January 6.

Police Chief Blaine Hall, joined by Deputy Chiefs Tim Cox and Larry Witte, welcomed Grestenberger earlier than an viewers of household, mates, City Councilors, metropolis employees, and fellow officers gathered within the City Council Chambers.

Chief Hall mentioned swearing in new officers is likely one of the most significant obligations of his place. He famous that Grestenberger begins his tenure with sturdy assist from metropolis management, employees, elected officers, and the Montrose neighborhood. (Grestenberger joins MPD from the Grand Junction Police Department.)

Maintaining that belief, Hall mentioned, requires officers to carry themselves to the best private {and professional} requirements—each on and off responsibility.

“Respect for the profession and the community is paramount,” Hall mentioned. “Holding oneself accountable to professionalism, ethics, integrity, and doing what you say you will do is critical.”

Hall additionally emphasised how particular the ceremony was, held within the City Council chambers.

“It is an honor. This is special in that this does not happen in all communities, where we get to swear in a new officer in our City Council chambers and our city councilors get to be part of this,” Hall mentioned. “Police officers are leaders, and we have to show leadership, accountability, and transparency in the service to our community; as the excellence in service you provide others is everything.”

Before deciding to maneuver to Montrose, Officer Grestenberger frolicked attending to know members of the division and the broader neighborhood. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here,” he mentioned. “And I am really looking forward to giving the city my time for the rest of my career.”

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