Despite the challenges of a national
pandemic and civil unrest, 26 new police officers are now proud members of the
Richmond Police Department.
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the
graduation and swearing-in ceremony this morning at the Richmond Police Training
Academy were private and limited to the officers’ immediate family members.
Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Colette McEachin was the keynote
speaker.
Members of the 121st Basic Recruit Class
included recruits from Jamaica, California, Georgia, Maryland, New York, South
Carolina and West Virginia, as well as many from the Metro Richmond area.
The new officers will begin eight weeks of
field training with an experienced officer on Saturday, July 18.
