Le Mars Police Department Hires New Officer

(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Police Department has hired a new officer. JayCee Vander Berg of Sioux Center took the oath of office today (Tuesday) during a badge-pinning ceremony held at the city council chambers. Vander Berg will begin her patrol duties with the Le Mars Police Department on Monday, September 9th. She has previously worked as a corrections officer and communications dispatcher with the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office since December of 2018.

Mayor Dick Kirchoff administered the swearing of oath
prior to the start of the city council meeting. Vander Berg holds a
Criminal Justice Degree from Northwestern College at Orange City. Several members of the Le Mars Police Department, Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office, Sioux County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies, and family members were on hand to witness the badge pinning ceremony. Vander Berg’s father pinned her badge to her uniform.