Each officer has been paired with a field training officer so as to complete their 12 weeks of field training. They will will be familiarized with APD policies and procedures and will be observed and evaluated by their field training officer before patrolling on their own.
The 20-week Recruit Officer Course at the academy is a comprehensive training experience and consists of practical and classroom training covering 21st-century policing best practices and focusing on the core principles of problem-solving, procedural justice, ethical decision-making, and fair and impartial policing.
Successful completion of the Academy indicates that graduates have met all training requirements to be eligible for Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission certification, Flaherty noted.
The officers were sworn in by Arlington Town Clerk Juli Brazile.
- Officer Gallagher attended UMass Amherst and received her master’s degree from Fitchburg State University.
- Officer Lewis worked as a communications dispatcher for Arlington Police and Fire before entering the academy.
- Officer Divito received his bachelor’s degree from Rivier University.
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