Los Alamos Police Department’s newest officer Cpl. Amos Smith, his wife Breque and their children in the Magistrate Court Monday morning. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Los Alamos Police Officer Amos Smith is sworn in Monday morning by Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Breque Smith pins her husband Cpl. Amos Smith with his badge Monday morning at his swearing in ceremony as their children look on. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow Herrera signs the oath of office for Cpl. Amos Smith as Magistrate Judge Pat Casados looks on. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Breque Smith, far right, and other family members of Officer Amos Smith await his swearing in Monday morning at Los Alamos Magistrate Court. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Newly-sworn Los Alamos Police Officer Amos Smith and family members. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Newly-sworn Los Alamos Police Officer Amos Smith, second from right, is recognized by LAPD command staff, from left, Cmdr. Preston Ballew, Deputy Chief Jason Wardlow Herrera and Cmdr Oliver Morris Monday morning, Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com