At 3PM on Thursday, June 9, 2022, Academy 21-2 graduated with sixteen recruits. Two of those are with Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER), one is with the Wasilla Police Department and the remaining thirteen are APD officers. The APD officers will begin the Field Training (FTO) portion of their program within the next few days. Once each officer successfully completes that phase, they will become a solo officer. Congratulations graduates!

Wolfgang Boehringer

Parker Boydston

James Campione 

Jeremy Coley (Wasilla PD)

Julissa Contreras (JBER)

Conner Cook (JBER)

Brett Fameitau

Jamesson Major              

Nathaniel Missimer

Sharon Philbrick               

Hunter Redding

Kwanzaa Shangobunni  

Cole Smith

Brandon Stuemke           

Cynthia Torres

Jace Vickerman

Several Awards were also handed out today to the following graduates:

-The Most Improved Shooter Award - Cynthia Torres

-The Leadership Award- Nathaniel Missimer

-The Barry Hetlet Officer Survival Award -Wolfgang Boehringer

-The Emergency Vehicle Operations Course award - Brandon Stuemke

-The Distinguished Honor Graduate Award - Jamisson Major

-Parker Boydston : 1) defensive tactics award, 2) Top Shooter, and 3) Valedictorian

“Graduation is a very exciting day for not only APD and the new officers, but for their friends and family, and the community of Anchorage,” said Chief Michael Kerle. “These new officers will selflessly protect and serve our community, in the most professional and compassionate manner possible. We are all very proud of them and look forward to the extraordinary and selfless service they’ll provide to Anchorage.”

Congratulations to our law enforcement partners at JBER and the Wasilla Police Department! To our own APD graduates, welcome to the APD family! We are happy to have you and thank you for your sacrifice and commitment to your community, and the citizens of Anchorage. We can’t wait to see you out there!