Teenagers Graduate from Police School
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Posted: 9:22 PM May 16, 2010
Teenagers Graduate from Police School
HPD Explorers is a group of high school and middle school students from Cabell and Wayne Counties who know they want to be police officers.
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- The Huntington Police Department is working to get a head start on the future. Saturday was graduation day for members of the HPD Explorer Program.

HPD Explorers is a group of high school and middle school students from Cabell and Wayne Counties who know they want to be police officers.

They do in the field police work and tactical training in addition to 60 hours of classroom work. It's a tough program, and not everyone is cut out for it.

The HPD Explorers started out with 40 students, but only 16 made it to graduation day.

"It meant a lot to me," graduate Joseph Keith said. "Even thought I have accomplished a lot of things, this is the number one on top of my list."

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Posted by: proud parent on May 24, 2011 at 10:06 PM

My son just graduated from this program and I am so proud of him . I also have nothing but admiration for the Officers and SGT Beckett who give their time and patience to help lead these teenagers. I hope the idiots who post on here will rethink there stupidity.
Posted by: laughing at buckle up.. on May 23, 2010 at 03:23 AM

laughing at "BUCKLE UP'S" post...good idea cause obviously the cops here need driving lessons!
Posted by: Kevin on May 17, 2010 at 03:09 PM

And kids, remember one more thing. Get ready for a life of career fullfillment, making a difference, and let's not forget dealign with morons (like the ones who usually post on here to discourage you). GOOD JOB!
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