Boardman adds an officer, honors seven others

BOARDMAN — Trustees swore in the township’s newest police officer and honored the work of seven others.

Paul Poulos, 28, of Youngstown, was sworn in as a new officer, the first since 2006. His first day on the job will be June 7, said police Chief Patrick Berarducci.

Poulos, who recently graduated from the police academy at Kent State University, completed two tours of duty with the Army in Iraq, where he earned the Bronze Star.

Eight other officers received proclamations at the special trustees meeting Wednesday.

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