DECATUR, Ga. –The DeKalb County Police Department added 12 new officers during a graduation ceremony for the 105th Academy class at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center.
Interim CEO Lee May congratulated the graduates and offered advice as they begin their new careers in law enforcement. “People look up to you; you have influence. Use that for good,” May said. “Find ways to be an example in your precinct and in your community by volunteering and getting to know the people you will be protecting and serving.”
Starting off with a class of 19 recruits, the remaining 12 officers spent 26 weeks of intensive training in the police academy, considered the best police training in the State of Georgia. Following graduation, they will complete an additional 8-12 weeks of training in the field.
Chief James Conroy applauded the dedication of the newly sworn officers and thanked their families for their support of the recruits during their time in the academy.
###
Follow news from DeKalb County at @ItsInDeKalb on Twitter and sign up for additional updates at www.onedekalb.com or send a text message with the word ONEDEKALB to 22828 (message and data rates may apply).
1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA 30030
