The Alpine Police Department welcomed its newest officer, Michael Carrillo, during a swearing-in ceremony where he was pinned by his parents, including his father, Marfa Police Chief Gilbert Carrillo.
Officer Carrillo joins the Alpine Police Department after graduating from the El Paso Community College Law Enforcement Training Academy. The department shared the news in a social media post, noting the milestone moment for the new officer and his family.
Chief Gilbert Carrillo’s participation made the event especially meaningful, symbolizing a continuation of public service within the Carrillo family.
Community members shared dozens of congratulatory comments and messages of support for the new officer as he begins his law enforcement career in Alpine.
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