 It is my honor to introduce Denver Police Recruit Class 18-1. More than six months ago, these 48 men and women entered this building as aspiring police officers. And over the course of 26 weeks, the dedicated staff here at the Denver Police Training Bureau have prepared these recruit officers to go out into our community for field training and begin their careers serving and protecting the people of Denver. The badge that has now been pinned to your chest is a privilege to wear it. It's an honor to wear it. It does not belong to you. It belongs to the people who have commissioned for you to wear it with great honor and integrity and privilege. Then wearing this uniform shows that they're willing to sacrifice their safety, and yes, their lives. For those of us that do not wear a uniform, aren't we glad today in Denver, Colorado, to add a few more to the list of individuals willing to serve. Today, you become a sworn member of one of the finest police departments in the entire country. Today, you affirm to faithfully perform the duties of a Denver police officer. Today, you've made your family, friends, and this department proud. Work hard, treat people right, and be safe. We may be required to do remarkable and even daunting things. Things that we never hoped for, but we train and prepare for them anyways. We can't predict when it might happen, but we can rest assured that we all have the mental strength to stay in it, to dig deep, to endure, and ultimately to come home. Thank you. Thank you. May your God cover you every day throughout your service, and may you return home safely to your loved ones, with resolve that you've given the people the very best that you have.