Shane Klippenes recently retired from Great Falls Fire Rescue, but he will continue protecting the residents of Great Falls in his role as the city's newest police officer.
Community members and law enforcement gathered on Wednesday for the swearing-in ceremony of Klippenes at the City Commission Chambers.
When asked about serving the Great Falls community once again, Klippenes explained, "It feels amazing. I've been able to do it for the last 20 years with Great Falls Fire Rescue. I've had an opportunity with them to serve the community in virtually every way you can possibly think of."
He noted, "When an opportunity came up to also serve as a police officer and retire from the fire department, I mean, seriously, what little kid doesn't look at firetrucks and think they'd be interested in doing that?"