The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) welcomed new officer Payton Denet during a private swearing-in ceremony on March. 12.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the ceremony was closed to public and family with only invited MJPS officials present to witness Denet take the oath of police, code of ethics, and oath of secrecy, overseen by Judge Brian Hendrickson.
The addition of a new constable to the service will fill a position at the MJPS that has been left vacant.
Cst. Denet is originally from Moose Jaw, and will be returning to his hometown with previous experience working within the justice system. He was previously a correctional officer in Regina for several years and has also worked with the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol.
He recently completed law enforcement training at the Saskatchewan Police College this past December, before being hired by the MJPS.
Denet said he will use his position with the MJPS to encourage positive relationships and continue building trust within the community, as well as continue bringing his own style of policing to the table.
“I want to help everyone out and build better relationships with the community and public, [and] be a part of the great service here,” said Denet. “Growing up in Moose Jaw, I’ve always felt safe in the community and wanted to give back to the community. . . I’m very much looking forward to starting my career in the Moose Jaw Police Service, and I’m thankful to have been given the opportunity to make everyone proud, and I’m excited to get out there.”
Since Cst. Denet has already completed his police training, he will now enter into a probationary period overseen by a field training officer here in Moose Jaw.
The MJPS has now sworn in five new officers in 2021, after welcoming four recruits earlier this year in January during a similarly private ceremony.
