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Ceremonial police academy graduation has no deliberative proceedings
Summary
The Edison Police Department held a 2026 civilian police academy graduation with council members congratulating participants and certificates presented; the event was ceremonial with no votes or policy actions to report.
The Edison Police Department held its 2026 civilian police academy graduation, a ceremonial event featuring brief remarks from city council members, certificate presentations for participants, and a group photo opportunity. The master of ceremonies opened the program, thanked families and explained that participants attended roughly a month of Thursday evening sessions learning about police department functions. Council president Joe Coyle and several council members praised the program and thanked Chief Tom Bridal and command staff for running it. Individual graduates were called forward to receive certificates; some were noted absent. The gathering concluded with an invitation to take a group photo and refreshments provided in the back. No motions, votes, or formal policy actions were taken during the event.
