The Los Alamos Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony Friday afternoon for from left, newly promoted Commander Christopher Ross and officers Melford William Hurd, Mary Barela and Perla Castanon in the Magistrate Courtroom at the Justice Center, with the Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor presiding. The event was open to the  public. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor swears in Cmdr. Christopher Ross. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Gina Terrazas pins the new badge on Cmdr. Christopher Ross. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor swears in Mary Barela. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Richard Barela pins the new badge on Mary Barela. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor swearing in Perla Castanon. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Esmeralda Castanon pins the new badge on Perla Castanon. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor swears in Milford William Hurd. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Santana Hurd pins the new badge on Milford William Hurd. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com