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City of Plainview NEWS
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202 W. 5 Street
Plainview, TX 79072
October 5, 2023
City of Plainview Police Department
Holds Pinning Ceremony for
Returning Officer
The City of Plainview Police Department held a
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Pinning Ceremony on Thursday, October 5, at the
City Council Chambers for officer Carlos Rivera.
Rivera most recently worked for the Universal City
Police Department in San Antonio before returning
to Plainview. He previously worked for the City of
Plainview Police Department from December 2019
to December 2021. He was pinned by his wife,
Crissy Rivera.
A ceremony to award and pin the police badge on an individual is a long-standing law
enforcement community tradition. Badges are presented to officers for two occasions –
graduating from the Police Academy or for a promotion.
The City Plainview Police Department mission is to maintain a safe and peaceful
community by providing effective and efficient law enforcement services through
community partnerships, public education, selfless public service and continuous
professional development. The department is authorized for 34 full-time sworn officers,
seven public safety dispatchers and two records clerks / administrative assistants.
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Photo: Officer Carlos Rivera pinned by his wife, Crissy.