Members of APD’s 23-2 Police Academy Class Graduated Today
At 3PM on Thursday, May 23, 2024, Academy 23-2 graduated with 16 recruits. These new APD officers will begin the Field Training (FTO) portion of their program within the next few days. Once each officer successfully completes that phase, he will become a solo officer. Also participating in a portion of the classes this term was an Anchorage Fire Department Investigator. Congratulations graduates!
Anthony Aguado
Michael Anderson
Frank Buitenhuis
Tyer Hummel
Christopher Hunt
Collin Hurd
Ethan Johnson
Alexander Leon
Luke Mellor
Teryn Nelson
David Norris
Shane O’Quinn
Lucas Paine
Zachary Seymour
Dane Waisanen (AFD)
Nathanial Wilson
Matt Yap
Several Awards were handed out today to the following graduates:
Top Shooter Award – Zachary Seymour
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Award – Nathaniel Wilson
Distinguished Honor Graduate Award – Nathaniel Wilson
Barry Hetlet Officer Survival Award – Frank Buitenhuis
Defensive Tactics Award – Teryn Nelson
Leadership Award – Tyler Hummel
Valedictorian – Lucas Paine
“It’s always an exciting time when the future of our department hits the streets for the first time, “said Anchorage Police Chief Bianca Cross. “We feel honored these public servants chose our department and we look forward to the career path each will choose as they progress in their policing careers.”
Welcome to our blue family! We are happy to have you and look forward to the day when you hit the streets as solo officers.