Luke Bonagofski, second from right, was sworn in by Mercer Island Police Department Chief Chris Sutter as the newest member of the department. The swearing-in ceremony took place immediately following graduation exercises at the Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien on Aug. 29. Officer Bonagofski received the highest award for academic achievement in the five-month program that included 29 candidates. Photo courtesy of Greg Asimakoupoulos