Herkimer College announces sixth class of police training graduates

HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College graduated its sixth class from its Phase I Pre-Employment Basic Training course at a ceremony held May 30. The course is offered in partnership with the Little Falls Police Department. Seven of the eight graduates have already secured employment with a law-enforcement agency, where they will complete the remainder of their police training, the college noted. “I congratulate and commend you for your sacrifices for this very honorable and noble profession,” Police Academy Director Mike Masi said at the ceremony. “Every one of you have achieved my standards. Going forward, don’t forget what you overcame to get here, what you and your families have sacrificed to get here.” This year’s graduates are Collin Paul, Bruce F. Clouthier, Nicholas G. Scarafile, Theordore L. Schoff, Logan F. Cirillo, Brayden M. Zahniser, Grant L. Rasha, and Bryanna N. Houckand. The police training program launched in the fall of 2018 with coursework covering topics including criminal investigations, community relations, emergency preparedness, and defensive tactics. More information about the program is available online at Herkimer.edu/police. Herkimer College also offers associate degrees and certificate programs in art, business, communication arts, criminal justice, education, health care, and more.