Fargo Police adds five officers to the force

With the new officers, Fargo P-D has a total of 169 sworn officers out of a possible 189.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Fargo Police is filling some of the open positions on their staff with five new officers.

Chief Dave Zibolski welcomed the new officers during a swearing-in ceremony.

Their families celebrated with them and placed pins on the new officers.

Three new crime analysts and three police support personnel have also been hired.

With the new officers, Fargo P-D has a total of 169 sworn officers out of a possible 189.

“I’m extremely proud of all of our new hires and our current staff, we do have a very excellent police department and we continue to get better day by day. For those of you who are newly joining our department, life is about to change a bit,” Zibolski said.

For the upcoming academy in May, the department will narrow 95 applicants down to between 25 and 30 new recruits.