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New HCSO deputy sworn in

Courtesy Hendry County Sheriff's Office

HCSO Deputy Samuel Rivera, left, is sworn into office by Sheriff Steve Whidden Feb. 16.

Posted Wednesday, February 16, 2022 4:46 pm

Special to the Caloosa Belle

LABELLE -- On Wednesday, Feb. 16, Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden swore in Deputy Samuel Rivera who was joined by his friends and family for the ceremony.

Deputy Rivera holds a Criminal Justice Degree with a minor in Sociology. After college, he attended and graduated the SW Florida Public Service Academy for Law Enforcement.

 

Deputy Rivera will be joining the road patrol.

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