1) The three Santa Monica Department's newest police officers swear-in at City Hall on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. (Left to Right) Nicholas Krueger, 34, Dustin Braschi, 31, and  Justin LaTona, 35. 2)  SMPD Chief Timothy J. Jackman explains   the meaning of a police badge during the swearing-in ceremony. 3) The command staff pose with the three newest officers after the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday. (Left to Right) Captain Dan Salerno, Deputy Chief Phillip Sanchez, Chief Timothy J. Jackman,  Officer  Nicholas Krueger, 34, Officer Dustin Braschi, 31,  Officer  Justin LaTona, 35,  Captain Al Venegas and Captain Wendell  Shirley.