Five officers dedicate their lives to the line of duty in Erie.  On Friday, the five officers began their career and were sworn into the Erie Police Department. 

The swearing in ceremony was held at the Erie County Courthouse. Mayor Schemer swore in the five native Erie County residents. 
 
Many community members and families joined the ceremony. 

"I always tell the new officers from day one that once they take that oath they need to remember why they became a police officer," said Lt. Tom Lennox. 

"I always known I wanted to be a police officer and it's a huge accomplishment for me and the other boys and girls here today," said Ryan Vantasseo, new officer.