The Patrol’s 155th Academy Class graduated recently after 22 weeks of intense paramilitary training. The graduates included Kayla Crager of Marion who has been assigned to the Marion Post.
The keynote address was provided by Director John Born, Ohio Department of Public Safety. Additional remarks were provided by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol Superintendent and Captain Shawn Lee, Academy Commandant. The Oath of Office was issued by Judge Peter B. Abele, Fourth Appellate District, Ohio Court of Appeals.
Courses completed by the 155th class included Core Values, crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, detection of impaired drivers, firearms, physical fitness, self-defense and emergency vehicle operations.
Tpr. William R. Clay, Fort Wayne, Indiana, was selected as class speaker and thanked the Academy and cadet family members for being supportive during their training.
Four of the graduates received special honors for top performance in various fields of study at the Training Academy. The honorees were:
- Overall performance – Tpr. Ryan A. Davenport, Mansfield, Ohio
- Top performance in academics – Tpr. Justin J. Fleming, Norwalk, Ohio
- Top performance in driving – Tpr. Daniel J. Harrison, Hinckley, Ohio
- Top performance in firearms – Tpr. Matthew R. Cook Jr., Perrysburg, Ohio
- Top performance in physical fitness – Tpr. Ryan A. Davenport, Mansfield, Ohio
Each of the graduates reported to their posts on Monday, February 17, 2014. The graduates’ first 60 working days will be a field-training period under the guidance of a veteran officer. The new graduates are assigned to 27 of the Patrol’s 58 posts.
Four of the graduates were assigned to the Mt. Gilead Post in Morrow County, including:
Trey R. Duplessie of Elyria, Paul B. Swan of Zanesville, Chantelle A. Taylor of Alliance, and Michael S. Waters of Grove City.
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