Two former professional athletes sworn in as Orlando police officers

Retired NFL and MLS players are now wearing a different type of uniform

ORLANDO, Fla. – Two former professional athletes traded in their jerseys for a different type of uniform on Thursday.

Former Orlando City Soccer goalie Tally Hall and former San Francisco 49ers defensive back Curtis Holcomb were sworn in as Orlando police officers. 

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Hall and Holcomb were two of 12 recruits sworn in to the newest Orlando police class.

"This is one of the finest agencies in the United States," Orlando police Chief John Mina told the newest class. "We are one big family." 

OPD @ChiefJohnMina welcomes the new recruits before their swearing in. pic.twitter.com/o5BkfLzK2X

— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) March 23, 2017

The 12 new Orlando police officers posed for a picture with Mina after they were sworn in.