POUGHKEEPSIE – Twenty-four new police recruits graduated from the Dutchess County Law Enforcement Academy on Thursday. The ceremony marking the hard work and dedication of the new recruits was held at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel before a capacity crowd of friends and family.
The new members of law enforcement were administered their oath of office by Dutchess County Court Judge Edward McLoughlin.
The academy began on March 23, 2023, with 27 students representing 11 police agencies throughout the Hudson Valley. Through the demands, both physical and mental on the recruits, the class lost three students. In the end, 10 departments had new officers graduate from the 23-week academy hosted by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office.
When the academy started, Town of Lloyd Police Chief Jim Janso explained why he sends his new hires to the Dutchess County Academy. “This academy is one of the best police academies in New York. This academy gives the recruit officers all the training and tools needed to serve their communities. I am confident upon graduation these officers will be the best of the best and will be an asset to their community and department.”
This class marks the 27th session of the Dutchess County Law Enforcement Academy and is administered by DCSO Detective Kate Capalbo with Deputy Sheriff Adrienne Licari serving as the Assistant Director.
Each graduating class has officers who earn distinction in various aspects of the training. Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Captain Todd Grieb told Mid-Hudson News this graduating class honored the following:
- Physical Fitness Award – Deputy Alexis Montanaro (Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office)
- Physical Fitness Award – Deputy Cody Falkner (Columbia County Sheriff’s Office)
- Academic Award – Officer Magali Aguilar (City of Newburgh Police Department)
- Firearms Award – Deputy…
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