Mike Ciszek was sworn in as Claremont Police Department’s 14th chief in an April 17 pinning ceremony at the DoubleTree Hotel.

“It’s just exciting,” Chief Ciszek said after the ceremony. “I’m overwhelmed by the amount of support that’s here. Again, it’s going to be a challenge, but I’m up for the challenge and we’ll do it together as a community.”

Ciszek, 52, who has been with CPD since 1996, replaces former Chief Aaron Fate, who retired April 1.

Claremont Police Department’s new Chief Mike Ciszek is sworn in by former Chief Paul Cooper during an April 17 ceremony at the DoubleTree Hotel. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo