Monday October 29, 2024
This morning at the Ahmanson Recruit Training Center, Chief William J. Bratton addressed two recruit classes: recruit class 10–07, who are two weeks into their academy training, and class 8-07, who began their training in August.
Chief Bratton congratulated the 109 recruit officers for choosing a profession that is dangerous, tough, and unlike any other. He mentioned the excellent benefits, salary, and rewards that come with a career in law enforcement. Chief Bratton reminded them that for every recruit officer in the room there were 12 people denied admittance into the Department.
Chief Bratton shared with the class the experiences he had as a new patrol officer with the Boston Police Department in 1978. He discussed the progression of American policing from the 1970's and onward, and stated that the Department's facilities, technology, and training programs will prepare them for the new challenges police officers face while on patrol and with the threat of terrorism.
Chief Bratton stressed the importance of working as a collective group, looking out for one another during their rigorous training. "Think of yourselves as a team moving through this. In everything you do you will have an impact on other people's lives. In everything you do," he said "strive to be the best." Chief Bratton closed his address by wishing everyone all the best and looks forward to seeing them again on graduation day.
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