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.