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Antioch Police congratulates five new academy graduates

Sunday, November 1st, 2026
New Antioch Police Officers (front row L-R), Kailil King, Brando Fabian, Andres Garibay, Salae Carter and Bobby Kinard, are joined by (back row L-R) Lt. Joe Njoroge, Chief Joe Vigil, Captain Desmond Bittner, Sgt. Price Kendall, Captain Matt Koch and Captain Shane Bower following the graduation ceremony on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Photo: Antioch PD

Oath of Office Ceremony Nov. 3rd

By Antioch Police Department

On Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, we had the honor of attending the graduation of our newest officers! Please join us in congratulating:

  • Officer Salae Carter
  • Officer Brando Fabian
  • Officer Andres Garibay
  • Officer Bobby Kinard
  • Officer Kailil King

Chief Joe Vigil was there to congratulate each new officer in person at the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy.

The latest Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Training Academy class graduated on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Photo: Antioch PD

We are incredibly proud of each of them and excited to see them take the next step in their law enforcement careers as they begin field training! This is an exciting milestone, and we look forward to watching them continue to learn, grow, and serve our Antioch community.

Congratulations, officers! We’re cheering you on, every step of the way!

Each of the new officers will be given their oath of office during a ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Antioch Police Facility, along with newly promoted Sergeant Zachary Sampson and Corporal Brandon Bushby.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

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