Published on June 03, 2025
On June 2, 2025, the commencement ceremony of the 104th Morris County Basic Police Training Class was held at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, New Jersey. Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll addressed the class of 58 graduates, who will be serving as law enforcement professionals in various capacities throughout New Jersey. President of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney administered the oath of office, welcoming remarks were given by Morris County Public Safety Academy Director Daniel Colucci, and Class President Tyler Van Riper of the Washington Township Police Department addressed the graduates.
Prosecutor Carroll remarked this class of graduates have completed rigorous testing requirements, and demonstrated the qualities of personal integrity, perseverance, and dedication, in addition to the intangible special value of wanting to help people.
Prosecutor Carroll stated, “The modern-day Police Academy regimen is not easy, and highly technical in many respects. I am confident in saying these new officers here today are among the best-trained, most-educated, and I contend, are the most-qualified new police officers that can be developed. To the new officers – believe in your citizens and community, believe in your training, and most importantly, believe in the law. You have been prepared by an elite set of trainers in our excellent Police Academy so as to enable you to deal with any situation you may reasonably confront. Have confidence in your training and what you have been taught as it forms your police memory.”
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