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Windsor police welcome new cadets and deputy chiefs

Melanie Kentner CTV Windsor Multi-Skilled Journalist / Digital Lead

Published Monday, April 20, 2020 1:42PM EDT Last Updated Monday, April 20, 2020 1:45PM EDT

Windsor police introduced two new deputy chiefs and eight new cadets to the force on Monday, April 20, 2020. (Courtesy Windsor police)

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WINDSOR, ONT. -- Windsor police introduced two new deputy chiefs and eight new cadets to the force on Monday, but the ceremony looked a little different than usual.

While practicing physical distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the senior leadership team, including Chief Pam Mizuno, formally present badges new deputy chiefs Frank Providenti and Jason Bellaire via video conference.

Congratulations to Deputy Providenti and Bellaire. @WindsorPolice is in good hands. #CONGRATULATION #honourinservice https://t.co/73W4IfToCg
— Deputy Brad Hill (@Brad0865) April 20, 2020

Another WPS first, Mizuno headed a video conference created to allow senior officers and directors to view the swearing in of the eight new cadets.

Police say there were no handshakes, but plenty of smiles.

A WPS first! Chief Mizuno headed a Video Conference created to allow Senior Officers & Directors to view the swearing in of our 8 new cadets.

There were no handshakes, but there were plenty of��.

Pleased & excited to welcome them.#HonourInService carries on!
CONGRATULATIONS! pic.twitter.com/L58XlRFKG5
— Windsor Police (@WindsorPolice) April 20, 2020