New Animal Control Ofc. Jonathan Salazar, left, and newly promoted Sgt. Jemuel Montoya at the swearing in ceremony Thursday at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sgt. Jemuel Montoya is sworn in by Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor Thursday at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sgt. Jemuel Montoya’ s wife Leanne and son Antonio pin his new badge on his uniform during the swearing in ceremony Thursday at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Jonathan Salazar is sworn in by Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor Thursday at the Justice Center.. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Lilyanne Salazar pins a new badge on her bother Jonathan Salazar’s uniform during the swearing in ceremony Thursday at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com