12 graduate from Herkimer College Pre-Employment Police Academy
Cadets from the 2021 Pre-Employment Police Academy at Herkimer College pose for a final photo, accompanied by Drill Instructor Morrissey (right).
After taking part in the Pre-Employment Police Academy this past year, 12 individuals are on their way to becoming police officers, having wrapped up their final courses in the certificate program this summer.
The 2021 graduating class is:
- Karl Baia, of Amsterdam, NY
- Jeffrey Chase, of Ilion, NY
- Thomas Chase, of Johnstown, NY
- Michael Inman, of Utica, NY
- Adam Johnson, of Little Falls, NY
- Garth Joseph, of Ilion, NY
- Emily Lincoln ’20, of Cherry Valley, NY
- Dustin McCartney, of Vestal, NY
- Tyler O’Connor, of Lake Pleasant, NY
- Justin Richards, of Fort Plain, NY
- Timothy Scharett, of Mohawk, NY
- Jordan Zaccagnino ’19, of Cherry Valley, NY
Herkimer College’s Pre-Employment Police Academy debuted in Fall 2018. In partnership with the Little Falls Police Department, the program covers Phase I of pre-employment basic training and puts graduating students in a position to secure employment in a police department. Coursework covers topics such as criminal investigations, community relations, emergency preparedness, and more.
For more information about the Pre-Employment Police Academy, visit herkimer.edu/police.