Fifty-seven cadets are ready to begin careers in law enforcement after graduating from Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy on June 11, joining police departments and public safety agencies across Southeastern Pennsylvania.
The graduating class represented a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and ages — from 20 to 57 years old — and included newly hired officers for SEPTA, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Chester, and Drexel University. Their achievement reflects months of rigorous training and reinforces the Academy’s longstanding role as one of the region’s leading pathways into law enforcement.
The graduation ceremony was held at Ridley High School in Folsom and celebrated the accomplishments of 57 new police officers, including seven female graduates. The event featured remarks from guest speaker Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt…