FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Graduation ceremonies for the officers of the 69th Springfield Police Academy will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 1, at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 2210 W. Republic Road. These 10 graduates have undergone 1,059 hours (26 weeks) of intense law enforcement training. Upon graduation, they will be assigned to an experienced field-training officer (FTO) for approximately 520 hours (13 weeks) of on-the-job training. Once they complete the FTO program, these new officers will be assigned to the Uniform Operations Bureau.
The class consists of one female and nine males. Their combined education and experience includes four associate's degrees, two bachelor’s degrees, one master's degree and three prior or current members of military.
The media and public are invited to attend the graduation ceremony.
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Media Contact: Lisa Cox
417-864-1786
[email protected]
Release authorized by: Lt. Fred Beck