On August 9, 2012, Officer Jay Hollins became the first Middleburg Police officer to be formally sworn to an "Oath of Honor" before Town Council and the public he serves.

We hope and believe this event marks a profound and significant change in the history of the Department.

One of A. J. Panebianco's first acts as Chief of Police was to visit the offices of the Eccentric, on his own initiative, to outline the ethical standards to which he held himself, and to which he would hold the officers under his command.

We would like to thank the Chief, thank the officers who serve under him, and print, for all those who may wonder what is expected of a Middleburg Police Officer, the "Oath of Honor."