New Lake Saint Louis Police Officers Sworn In

Two new officers were sworn in by Chief Michael Force at the board of aldermen meeting at city hall on May 16. The officers, Scott Freant and John Bady, filled two vacancies in the police department.

Officer Bady previously worked for the Pagedale Police Department, and has 18 months of experience in police work.

Officer Freant previously worked for the Woodson Terrace and Bel-Ridge Police Departments for a combined five years of experience. 

"We have a good, tight process for hiring," Lake Saint Louis Police Chief Michael Force said. "It gives us people who are right for this community. We interviewed five candidates for the positions, and it was a difficult choice, but these two officers bring valuable experience to their jobs here."

The ceremony was attended by the officers' families and friends and by several Lake Saint Louis police officers. After the swearing-in, the new officers were congratulated by Mayor Mike Potter, the board of aldermen and city staff.