FREEHOLD – After six months of training, 43 law enforcement officers – one from Howell Police – graduated from the Monmouth County Police Academy.
On December 13, 28 recruits of the 105th Basic Course for Police Officers and 15 recruits from the 56th Basic Course for Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers received their Police Training Commission certifications during a ceremony at Brookdale Community College.
“These fine men and one woman have demonstrated their commitment to law enforcement by persevering and successfully completing this intense training,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden, whose agency runs the Monmouth County Police Academy and had three sheriff’s officers graduate. “Becoming a member of law enforcement is a great privilege, since there is no higher responsibility than maintaining public safety. I’m proud of their accomplishments and commend all for a job well done.”
Out of the 43 graduates was Howell Special II Officer Chandler Reed, who was the Class Leader and Merit Award winner.
“Chandler did an outstanding job… We are looking forward to a safe productive career for Chandler. Welcome to the department,” Howell Police Chief John Storrow said.
Both classes combined trained for 22 weeks – more than 800 hours – through the Monmouth County Police Academy. The Basic Course for Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers has full police powers while on duty, Golden said.
Special II Officer Chandler Reed was the Class Leader and Merit Award winner. (Photo courtesy Howell Police)
All recruits train in patrol concepts, defensive driving, professional development, weaponry and unarmed defense, criminal investigation, ethics, emergency medical care and physical training, along with a host of other courses.
“The mission to protect and serve is not an easy one, but your commitment to your communities will always be valued when you serve with integrity, honesty and fairness,” said Julia Alonso, Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor.
“On behalf of the entire Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, I would like to thank all of the Police Academy graduates for choosing a career in law enforcement and for the public service they will perform to protect our communities,” Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “Monmouth County truly has the best law enforcement in the state and each of these graduates will contribute to that.”
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