cop school photo story

Cop School Photo Story

After graduation, all Cadets were given a coin, to signify an inclusion to the family of police officers.
Cadet Merren holds the 65th Academy Bluedog flag during formation at 6:30am as her fellow cadets wait in back.  Merren was chosen to be the guide-on bearer, carrying the flag and representing the entire class.
Drill Sergeant Todd Christensen addresses Cadet Merren on military bearing during cadet indoctrination on day one of the academy.  On day one, the cadets go through an immediate transformation from civilian life to law enforcement.
Cadet Angel Merren gets maced in the face as her partner Cadet Tracie Noe helps her.  The Cadets must learn to work through the effects so they'll be prepared for a real-life situation.
Cadet Angel Merren, right, works through the pain and sufffering of being pepper sprayed as cadet Elizabeth Buikema dunks her head for relief.
Cadet Angel Merren gives a confident thumbs up as her partner Tracie Noe helps her work through the effects of pepper spray.
Cadet Merren tries to bring down officer Chuck Pelfrey during Redman training in week 16 of law enforcement training at KVCC. The training is designed to simulate a real-life physical encounter.
Cadet Merren takes down officer Chuck Pelfrey using a pressure point technique during Redman training in week 16 of law enforcement training at KVCC.
Cadet Merren talks to KDPS police chief Dan Weston about a future job after graduation ceremonies at KVCC on December 7.
Cadet Merren smiles during a lunch break with fellow cadets.