Instructed by law enforcement from Bridgeport Police Department and Harrison County Sheriff's Department, the annual FOP Junior Police Academy took place this week at Bridgeport Middle School. A week-long training session concentrated on an array of law enforcement topics and skills, from gun safety and target practice to marching maneuvers and an understanding of special force police teams. 

 

The academy also featured a community service project - a car wash free to the public - and an afternoon of reward at Bridgeport Pool. 

 

Friday afternoon, the graduation ceremony took place at the BMS gymnasium with 75 junior police cadets receiving certificates.

 

Under the direction of Bridgeport Police Sgt. Bart Sayers, the cadets marched into the gymnasium and took their formation for the ceremony. Each was recognized and received a certificatte of completion.

 

Following the graduation, a reception was held in the school cafeteria. 

 

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This year's graduating cadets are as follows: 

 

Chloe Marsh

Victoria Drainer

Evan Hart

Kylie Riffle

Briston Ferry

Mackenzie Brewer

Tydon Swiger

Samuel Guy

Anthony Liberati

Xavier Dean

Jacob Clayton

Violet Vash

TJ Ekleberry

Aidric Riley

Eli Knight

Jaycee Brewer

Orlando Riley

Isaac Bombardiere-Adams

Colton Barlow-Lindsey

Hunter Reid

Lukas Lawson

Dominick Matheny

Johnny Caputo

John Knight

Ethan Smell

Trevor Dean

Wes Cutright

Kaden Scarber

Bre Cutright

Brody Rankl

Jackson Nardella

Gabriel Loma

Ethan Raines

Tenley Holler

Jayden Harrod

Grant Hoskins

Camden Jenkins

Chloe Hinebaugh

Katelyn Freeman

Caleb Jenkins

Jordan Daugherty

Brody Abraham

Hannah Watson

Jackson McElwain

Jaxson Matheny

Caleb Leary

Christian Burnside

Tyson White Jr.

Anna Riffle

Bria Smell

Myleigh Smell

Cassie Marsh

Kam Reppert

Olivia Loma

Cora Helmick

Hope Blackwell

Bennett Luo 

Payton Janssen

 

Senior cadets recognized were: 

Joseph Tharpe

Hannah Robinson

Danica Pysz

 

Also receiving special recognition was Christian Burnside, named outstanding cadet for the 2019 junior police academy: 

 

Officer Jamie Hamrick said the junior police academy sends appreciation to Harrison County Schools, which provided lunches for the week, as well as to BMS Principal Dave Mazza for allowing the use the building.

 

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FOP Junior Police Academy Graduation 2019