Officer Colton Schneider was sworn in as the newest member of the Washington Police Department Monday morning by Washington Mayor Pro Tem Millie Youngquist. Officer Schneider most recently was a Shift Supervisor at the Washington County Jail. He begins his field training today and will start his training at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in May. The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy offers a 16-week Basic Academy for new recruits as well as numerous specialty schools and refresher training courses for law enforcement officers. The purpose is to upgrade law enforcement to professional status.