Janesville announces seven new police officers to their department

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Janesville Police Department announced Monday afternoon the hiring of seven police officers to their department.

The seven new officers started on Jan. 7 and were sworn in during a ceremony Monday.

Five of the officers are from Janesville and the other two come from the state of Illinois.

They will all begin their training at Blackhawk Technical College Tuesday with the Police Academy.

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