NYPD adds 959 new officers after graduation at Madison Square Garden

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) welcomed 959 new officers on Monday, who completed six months of training at the Police Academy and are preparing to begin serving in the city's five boroughs.

The graduation took place at a ceremony at Madison Square Garden, where the new officers officially joined the ranks of the police force, the department said.

On its social media accounts, the NYPD highlighted the graduates' preparation and wished them success as they begin their duties. "Today, 959 new police officers joined the NYPD," the department said, noting they completed "six months of intense training" to protect and serve the city.

The training includes academic preparation, physical conditioning and practical exercises, as well as instruction in criminal law, traffic rules, police procedures, investigative techniques and decision-making protocols. The new class joins as the department continues its efforts to strengthen its ranks.

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Source: Quadratín Hispano