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The Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) is proud to introduce its newest class of officers who graduated from the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Academy (CSCJA) on May 18, 2023. During the 20-week academy, these five recruits passed all requirements for law enforcement certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia and will now begin service with ACPD.
Special congratulations to ACPD graduate Paul Petroski for finishing at the top of this graduating class.
On Friday, May 19, 2023, ACPD Command Staff hosted a swearing-in and pinning ceremony for the five officers and their families. During this ceremony Colonel Sean Reeves, Albemarle County Chief of Police, spoke to the recruits and their families to welcome them to ACPD.
"The officers receiving their badges today are being sworn in at a time when our department is working toward developing stronger and more innovative approaches to meeting the challenges of policing in the 21st century, all while continuing to protect and serve the people of Albemarle County," stated Colonel Reeves. "Our department and the community we serve are fortunate to have the five of you standing here today as new police officers with the Albemarle County Police Department. Let us not forget to acknowledge that these five officers are being sworn in during the Albemarle County Police Department's 40th Anniversary."
The badge pinning ceremony is a long-standing tradition in the public safety community. It signifies that wearers have dedicated themselves to protecting and serving their community. The officers were sworn in by Circuit Court Clerk for the County of Albemarle Jon Zug and pinned with their new badge by a loved one.
These new officers will now begin an intensive six-week post-academy training. This training will focus on topics specific to Albemarle County and ACPD. Upon completion of that training, they will be paired with a field training officer for another twelve weeks of training before being released for individual duty.
Congratulations to these individuals for their tremendous work thus far. We look forward witnessing the promising careers you are about to embark upon.
We welcome Albemarle County's newest officers:
Officer Lester Clark
Officer Camden Layman
Officer Paul Petroski
Officer Brian Raymond
Officer Gabrielle Whitford
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