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Tim Deppner, right, and Jonathan Sowder put on their badges Thursday after taking an oath to become two of the newest police officers for the Springdale Police Department. Deppner finished at the top of his class for academics, firearms and physical fitness. Judge Ernest Cate and Police Chief Kathy O’Kelley swore in seven officers, with many finishing at the top, or near the top of the police academy class.