Herkimer College graduates seven from police-training program

The Pre-Employment Police Academy class of 2023 salutes during the national anthem at the Herkimer College police academy graduation ceremony on June 1. Seven people graduated from this year’s class.

HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College recently graduated its fifth class from the Phase I Pre-Employment Police Basic Training course offered in partnership with the Little Falls Police Department. Launched in the fall of 2018, the program covers topics such as criminal investigations, community relations, emergency preparedness, defensive tactics, and more to train students […]

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HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College recently graduated its fifth class from the Phase I Pre-Employment Police Basic Training course offered in partnership with the Little Falls Police Department.

Launched in the fall of 2018, the program covers topics such as criminal investigations, community relations, emergency preparedness, defensive tactics, and more to train students for careers in law enforcement.

Members of the 2023 graduating class are Thomas Bronson of Remsen, Savka Browneski oaf Whitesboro, Jonathan Dupras of Cambridge, Michael Hagan of Jordanville, Joshua Muzzi of Johnstown, Hunter Stevens of Little Falls, and James Waters of Troy.

“Successful graduates of this course have truly achieved something worthy of being proud of,” Program Director Michael Masi said in a release. “They have proved they are ready and competent to enter a career in one of the most noble professions.”

Almost all of this year’s graduates were hired by law-enforcement agencies including the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department, Little Falls Police Department, Hoosick Falls Police Department, and Waterford Police Department. They will complete the remainder of their training on the job.

Herkimer County Community College celebrated the graduates at a ceremony held June 1 at the college.

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