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McAllen swears in six officers from 66th Police Academy; training staff cites 96.5% historic pass rate
Summary
Six cadets from the 66th McAllen Police Academy were sworn in and received badges and diplomas. City and department leaders highlighted the class's training — 24 weeks, 736 hours across 42 topics — and said the new officers will begin patrol assignments next week.
Six cadets completed the 66th McAllen Police Academy and were sworn in during a graduation ceremony that included presentation of diplomas and badges by Mayor Javier Villalobos and McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez.
The graduating class finished a 24-week training program that included more than 736 hours of instruction covering 42 topics, the department said during the ceremony. Director of training Antonio Gonzalez III opened the event and Chief Rodriguez and Assistant Chief Foley addressed the graduates.
“Starting next week, you'll be welcome to patrol with a patrol assignment,”…
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