Magistrate Judge Pat Casados swears in new Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow-Herrera during a ceremony Monday afternoon at the Justice Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone welcomes those gathered in the Justice Center for the swearing in of his new deputy chief Jason Wardlow-Herrera, center, by Magistrate Judge Pat Casados at left. Chief Sgambellone noted that the different segments of the community represented in the audience was reflective of Wardlow-Herrera’s involvement throughout the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

LAPD Deputy Chief Jason Wardlow-Herrera with his son Jordan Tyler Herrera. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

LAPD Deputy Chief Jason Wardlow-Herrera with his girlfriend Summer Sandoval. ‘I’m so proud of Jason, he’s worked so hard and cares so much about this community … he is just so deserving of this promotion,’ Sandoval said. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

LAPD Deputy Chief Jason Wardlow-Herrera with his son Jordan Tyler Herrera and mother Pennie Wardlow Herrera. She spoke of what Monday’s promotion ceremony meant to her saying, ‘I’m just bursting with pride for my son and how he’s come so far so fast, his great integrity, how hard working he is and how much he cares for people.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

LAPD Deputy Chief Jason Wardlow-Herrera gathers with family members for a photo following his swearing in ceremony Monday. Back row from left, his cousins Sarah Herrera and Megan Herrera, girlfriend Summer Sandoval, Herrera, Shannon Herrera and Wardlow-Herrera’s Aunt Dayna Herrera and Uncle Robert Herrera. Front row from left, Wardlow-Herrera’s stepdaughters Brhiley Castillion and Coral Castillion, his son Jordan Tyler Herrera, Jordin Castillion and Wardlow-Herrera’s mother Pennie Wardlow Herrera. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

LAPD Deputy Chief Jason Wardlow-Herrera and his family gather for a group hug after his promotion ceremony Monday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

Back row from left, Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes, Deputy County Administrator Steve Lynne and Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider and front row at far right, LANL Physical Security Division Leader Mike Wismer attended Monday’s ceremony at the Justice Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

Family and friends gather at the police station following Monday’s ceremony to celebrate LAPD Deputy Chief  Jason Wardlow-Herrera’s promotion with cake and punch. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com