Two new Taft Police officers, both Taft residents, were sworn in at the Aug. 5 Taft City Council meeting.
The officers were sworn in by Deputy City Clerk Faith Melton in front of a standing-room only crowd of family and friends in the Taft City Council chambers.
Chief of Police Damon McMinn pinned badges on Juan Topete and Bryce Veach and welcomed them to the force…