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The Austin Police Department graduated 42 new officers during a ceremony at 9 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2020. The commencement ceremony for the 143rd Cadet Class took place at Great Hills Baptist Church - 10500 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX 78759.
The 143rd graduating cadets, who were commissioned during the ceremony, successfully completed a demanding 32-week training program. The training that the cadet class received included legal issues, driving, crisis intervention training, community policing, leadership, defensive tactics and physical fitness.
During the ceremony, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley administered the Oath of Office to the cadets. Awards presented during the ceremony included Honor Cadet and Humanitarian Award.