ORLANDO, Fla. — In just a few weeks new police officers will hit the streets of Orlando.

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Twenty-two new recruits were sworn in Friday morning.

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The community had a chance to meet and greet the new officers.

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Chi Chen, 33, said it was his childhood dream to become an officer, but he didn’t have the confidence until now.

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Chen said he’s excited to represent for his community and non-English speakers.

“This is a reason I joined OPD, because, you know, people who speak Mandarin come from all around the world as a tourist or colonies,” Chen said. “So it’s going to be my pleasure to serve, provide the service.”

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The new officers will now start field training.

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