SLTPD adds member to its ranks

Brian Hannink became the newest officer with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department on Jan. 10.

Hannink joins the force after serving as an officer in Manteca for 1½ years.

South Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler, right, on Jan. 10 swear in Officer Brain Hannink. Photo/Provided

A highlight of the ceremony included Hannink’s father, Bruce, “pinning on” his son’s badge.

Hannink graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in history from Dordt College in Iowa. Despite living in relatively flat places, Hannink is a snowboarder.

Hannink’s first week includes a variety of administrative tasks. Next week he’ll begin working the streets with field training Officer Ric Martinez.