21 Cadets Graduated Allan Hancock College’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy in Lompoc
Jarrod Zinn
LOMPOC, Calif. – Our local police force has increased its ranks by twenty-one cadets.
The 129th graduating class of Allan Hancock College’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy crossed the stage at Hancock’s Public Safety Training complex in Lompoc Thursday morning.
“Yeah we worked very hard to get here and I’m very excited to get out there and start patrol and start working towards a career I’ve wanted forever,” says Michael Boggess, the 129th’s class sergeant.
They’ll be starting active duty next week in various Central Coast communities.
Grover Beach police chief Jim Munro served as the keynote speaker commending a strong and unified class.
“This is just the beginning of their training,” says chief Munro. “And then they go through all the other required training and eventually will be solo officers.”
Several cadets were distinguished by various awards recognizing leadership, noticeable growth through the program, as well as detail oriented awards such as safe vehicle operation.
“It’s interesting learning how to lead and help your class out and stuff,” says Class Sergeant Boggess. “It made me Class Sergeant. I was just grateful for the opportunity to come out here and be that guy for my department and really help them here as best I could.”
This year, the California Law Enforcement Historical Society’s Police Museum provided a unique and compelling display which kept families engaged after the ceremony, complete with an old-fashioned paddy wagon.
“These cadets will find themselves running towards danger and it doesn’t matter if that is everyday in their community or the events that are occurring, around our country right now,” says Chief Munro. “And that’s what’s so special about this group of people. They’re willing to take that sacrifice, are willing to stand up and protect their community.”
To learn more about Hancock’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy, or to find out how to sign up, be sure to visit the college’s website by clicking here.
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