MILWAUKEE COUNTY

Milwaukee Police Department holds graduation ceremony

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
New police officers salute during the national anthem at a graduation ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Thursday. The Milwaukee Police Department held the ceremony for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become police officers.
New police officers salute during the national anthem at a graduation ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Thursday. The Milwaukee Police Department held the ceremony for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become police officers.
Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The graduating class of new Milwaukee police officers enters the auditorium at the Milwaukee Safety Academy. The Milwaukee Police Department held a graduation ceremony Thursday for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become police officers.
The graduating class of new Milwaukee police officers enters the auditorium at the Milwaukee Safety Academy. The Milwaukee Police Department held a graduation ceremony Thursday for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become police officers.
Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Officer William Bilty has his badge pinned on him by his son Jalen as  Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett looks on at left. The Milwaukee Police Department held a graduation ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become Milwaukee police officers.
Officer William Bilty has his badge pinned on him by his son Jalen as Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett looks on at left. The Milwaukee Police Department held a graduation ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become Milwaukee police officers.
Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Officer Kendall Corder has his badge pinned on him by his father, Raymond Corder. The Milwaukee Police Department held a graduation ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become Milwaukee police officers.
Officer Kendall Corder has his badge pinned on him by his father, Raymond Corder. The Milwaukee Police Department held a graduation ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become Milwaukee police officers.
Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Chief of Police Alfonso Morales pins on the badge of new officer Jordan Bryant as Mayor Tom Barrett, left, looks on. The Milwaukee Police Department held a graduation ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become Milwaukee police officers.
Milwaukee Chief of Police Alfonso Morales pins on the badge of new officer Jordan Bryant as Mayor Tom Barrett, left, looks on. The Milwaukee Police Department held a graduation ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become Milwaukee police officers.
Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Travis Caul, right, stands beside his brother, Roy Caul, before taking the stage with him and pinning on his badge. The Milwaukee Police Department held a graduation ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become Milwaukee police officers.
Travis Caul, right, stands beside his brother, Roy Caul, before taking the stage with him and pinning on his badge. The Milwaukee Police Department held a graduation ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become Milwaukee police officers.
Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Chief of Police Alfonso Morales speaks to the new officers. The Milwaukee Police Department held a graduation ceremony Thursday at the Milwaukee Safety Academy for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become Milwaukee police officers.
Milwaukee Chief of Police Alfonso Morales speaks to the new officers. The Milwaukee Police Department held a graduation ceremony Thursday at the Milwaukee Safety Academy for 38 new recruits who finished six months of training to become Milwaukee police officers.
Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel