Congratulations Recruit Class 11-07

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This morning, the Los Angeles Police Department welcomed its latest graduating recruits – Class 11-07.   Heralded in by the Los Angeles Police Department Concert Band, the newly minted officers held their heads high as they marched into the Academy Gymnasium, their uniforms and weapons gleaming in preparation for uniform inspection, which everyone passed.

Assistant Chief Earl Paysinger and Recruit Training Captain Michelle Veenstra presided over the prestigious event.  Class President Officer James Jeppson inspired the audience and his fellow classmates with his recruit class speech.  Remarking on the colorful make up of Recruit Class 11-07, he noted that the officers greatly ranged in age, religion, and ethnicity, stating, “I bring up these differences because that’s what this City is – a cultural melting pot.  How better to understand diversity than from our family of officers?”

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa commended Officer Jeppson for his insight and thanked the officers for their commitment.  Commissioner Robert Saltzman also congratulated the recruits on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Commission. 
The LAPD wishes our graduates well in their careers and the best of luck in all their future endeavors.

Comments

[RW]

My son was one of the officers that is in class 11/07, with tears running down of faces my wife and watched as or middle son
went out to lay his life on the line for a city and people that cares little for their police department,its hard to beleave
that we can find fine young men and women to do this job.In doing
their job they will truly see the
ugly side of human nature.Next time you see a LAPD officer you might just say thanks.

[Dis and Dat]

Mr RW, Congratulations to your son for joining the proud ranks of the LAPD. Having served the Dept for over 20 years, I have a bit of advice for him.

Keep everything in perspective and don't forget that there are law-abiding citizens out there who appreciate our officers. Unfortunately, they are the "silent majority."

One other piece of advice...make sure he signs up for the League insurance plan now. He won't regret it.

Best of luck to your son as he starts his career with LAPD.