By Tiffany Williams –
The Worcester Police Department welcomed 28 new officers into its ranks at the graduation of Police Academy class 09-22 on Friday.
The auditorium at Worcester Vocational High School was packed with family, friends, and law enforcement from the region and from around Massachusetts.
Prior to graduating Friday, the new Worcester Police Officers “Received intense training, which began in September 2022 and lasted 23 weeks,” said Worcester Police Spokesperson Katie Shea. “Worcester is one of only thirteen municipalities state-wide that has its own police academy.”
Worcester City Manager Eric Batista administered the oath to the new officers who are:
Wesley Lojko
Jonathan Winbush
Jonathan Rodriguez
Trevon Cooper
Michael Genese
Timothy Cullen
Aaron Petricca
Jacob Molstad
Taylor Boucher
Nazriel De Desus
Brianna Tortora
Mason Mattero
Alfred Iraola
Alphonse Caruso
Dylan Dangelo
Michael Monfredo
Abdul Sebbai
Luis Ortiz
Prince Boateng
Kimberly Friedland
Ryan Anderson
Daniel Cimpan
Anthony Borci
Brendan Friend
Elmer Diaz
Fernando Castro
Michael Fitton
Jack Dube
Class 09-22 has 12 minority recruits, 3 female recruits, and languages spoken, including Spanish, Albanian, and Italian.
Newly Sworn Worcester Police Officers Abdul Sebbai and Nazriel De Desus with Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D Early talked with Crime Trackers Massachusetts following the graduation ceremony.
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