Crime & Safety

Laguna Beach New Officers To Surf and Protect

These two new police officers have been introduced to the city of Laguna Beach. If you see them, be sure to say hello!

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — The Laguna Beach police department have sworn in two new officers this week.

"On July 17, two new Laguna Beach police officers were sworn in," Laguna Beach Police Department Sergeant Jim Cota said.

Officer Ashley Krotine and Officer Shahriyar (Sahr) Hariri enjoyed a small swearing in ceremony.

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Officer Krotine is a graduate of the Golden West Police Academy and Officer Hariri is a lateral officer from the San Diego School Police Department.

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On Friday, July 21, new Police Officer Rajen Patel graduates from the Golden West Police Academy.

Rajen was a police officer in London England before moving to the United States with his family.

"We are happy to have them part of our team!" Cota said.

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