Patricia Strombeck Becomes An Officer For A Day
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Warsaw Mayor Jeff Grose, left, administers the oath of office as police officer for a day to Patricia Strombeck, center, in a special ceremony. Also shown is Strombeck’s grandson, Chris Francis, and Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker. Photos provided by the City of Warsaw.
News Release
WARSAW — Patricia Strombeck, grandmother of Warsaw Police Officer Chris Francis, took her oath of office joining the Warsaw Police Department this morning, Thursday, July 25, in a private swearing in at City Hall.
Patricia, formerly of North Webster, is a resident at Paddock Springs and chose to become a police officer for the day through their Live a Dream Program, in honor of her late husband, Tony Strombeck and grandson Chris.
- Patricia Strombeck signs her special oath of office.
- Patricia Strombeck, seated in the center, is shown with her grandson Warsaw Police Officer Chris Francis, left, and her daughter, Lisa Strombeck, right, along with members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department.