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Posted on: April 5, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Victoria Police Department swears in girl fighting cancer

A young girl and a woman with multiple uniformed officers in the background outside at City Hall

The Victoria Police Department hosted a private swearing-in ceremony for Keimryn Lee, a local girl fighting cancer, on March 31 at City Hall. The event was attended by Keimryn’s family, members of the Victoria Police Department and other City officials. Keimryn received a framed certificate, a shadow box with a Victoria Police Department patch, a uniform sized to fit her and a gift basket. She also got to sit in a patrol vehicle and operate the lights and radio.

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