Graduation Day for over two dozen peace and transit officers in Calgary
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Friday was a proud day for more than two dozen Calgary peace officer recruits.
After training for months, Friday was their graduation day.
'It's incredibly rewarding to see officers from different communities come together, learn from one another and build lasting connections,' said training sergeant Ian Stewart. 'This class brought a wide range of experience and perspectives, and we're proud to have helped prepare them for the important work ahead.'
Twenty seven of the 29 graduates will serve to help keep Calgary safer, either in the community or on Calgary Transit.
The other two graduates will serve in Wheatland County and Banff.
One of those new graduates, transit peace officer Zach Dorscheid, served as class valedictorian.
This career allows me to be out in the public, solving problems and helping people every day,' said Dorscheid. 'I'm especially proud to be part of a team that's working to make transit feel safer and more welcoming for everyone.'
Next for the new graduates is on-the-job field training before they begin patrols on their own.
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