New Dalton Officers Graduate from Police Academy

Three new Dalton Police Officers received their badges today prior to graduation of Basic Law Enforcement Training Class #062 of the Northwest Georgia Police Academy.

The entire class of 15 cadets began their academy training on April 11, 2007. Instruction during the academy includes classes on Georgia law and criminal procedures; search and seizure; patrol techniques; CPR/first aid; accident investigation; emergency driving techniques, and others.

New Dalton officer John D. Jones received the Academic Excellence Award.

During the badge pinning ceremony at the Police Services Center, Dalton Police Chief James D. Chadwick reminded the new officers that, "These badges are shiny now, and it's up to each of you to make sure the badge is never tarnished by your actions."

Graduates from the Dalton Police Department include:

• Ryan Amos
• John Jones
• Federico Nietzsche

Theses officers will now enter the field training phase, monitored by an experienced training officer. If the officers complete the additional twelve (12) weeks of field training, they will be ready for solo patrol.