Posted by: jgomori Posted date: June 17, 2021
As the pandemic slows and the state’s COVID-19 Emergency Orders are being lifted, it’s the perfect time to register for the POLC/GELC Annual Conference, scheduled for September. Last year’s conference, like many events, was canceled due to COVID-19. National Police Week 2021 featured several virtual events this May, but in-person events in Washington D.C. will […]
Posted by: jgomori Posted date: February 4, 2021
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy (LERTA) graduate Chris Keller is returning to his roots in a sense, but not before making his mark as a standout cadet. Keller was recognized for his achievements receiving an $800 Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) Award. The 22-year-old led the class with a 95.93% […]
Posted by: jgomori Posted date: January 28, 2021
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor A high school government civics project turned into a budding career for Macomb Police Academy graduate Alexis Perry. “I went on a few ride alongs in high school as a community service observation and I fell in love with it and knew that I wanted to do it as a […]
Posted by: jgomori Posted date: January 22, 2021
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor The pandemic was just another hurdle to overcome for Oakland Police Academy graduate Jeffrey Simon. Simon was awarded a Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) Award for his achievements in every aspect of the academy. “Jeffrey stood out for the LEEP Award because of his overall academy performance,” said Oakland Police […]
Posted by: jgomori Posted date: January 15, 2021
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Jillian Booker graduated Wayne County Regional Police Training Academy (WCRPTA) with a number of awards, including the Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) Award. The Annapolis Naval Academy graduate, who served six years in the Marine Corps, received the LEEP Award along with: WCRPTA’s Iron Woman Award for being the top […]
Posted by: jgomori Posted date: October 29, 2020
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Kyle Cobus’s military, corrections and security background has prepared him well for a career in law enforcement. He completed the final step Aug. 7 graduating from Macomb Police Academy. The 26-year-old earned the respect of his commanding officers and fellow cadets who chose him for the Law Enforcement Education Program […]
Posted by: jgomori Posted date: October 28, 2020
The POLC and GELC would like to express our sincere appreciation to first responders on National First Responders Day, Oct. 28, 2020. Your service should be recognized every year, but especially in 2020 during the pandemic when all first responders have to make extreme sacrifices to protect and serve the residents of Michigan. We extend […]
Posted by: jgomori Posted date: October 14, 2020
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Kayla Norgan was rewarded for her dedication and work ethic as a Wayne County Regional Police Training Academy (WCRPTA) graduate. She received a Law Enforcement Education Program Award (LEEP) and two academy scholarships. “She excelled at all aspects of the academy. She worked extremely hard,” said WCRPTA Director Anthony Mencotti. […]
Posted by: jgomori Posted date: September 11, 2020
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) Award recipient Hunter Miller graduated in the top of his class, so it’s no surprise a job was waiting for him. Miller, a June graduate of Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy (LERTA) at Mott Community College, was presented a conditional offer in March and hired […]
Posted by: jgomori Posted date: September 1, 2020
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Serkoat Kokoiy helped fellow cadets advance through Oakland Police Academy as COVID-19 emergency response stalled and radically altered the program. “Given the global pandemic that impacted so much of the academy operations, he became a crucial part of our success,” said Oakland Police Academy Director David Ceci. “Serkoat was a […]
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