Golden West College Police Academy recently graduated Class 147 on Friday, March 21 at the college. Among the graduates were two of the newest members of the Cypress Police Department – Officer Terry Mermer and Officer Daniel Shin, who was also President of Class 147.
Councilwoman Mariellen Yarc was in attendance, and Chief Jackie Gomez-Whiteley was the keynote speaker at the ceremony.
Chief Gomez-Whiteley is also an instructor at the academy, teaching about ethics, leadership and the recruitment process. She is chair of the Chiefs Advisory Board for the Golden West College Academy.
Commander Rod Cox is a Senior Recruit Trainer Officer at the Academy. Lead Police Officer Scott Ausmus and Officer Cassie Miller are also Recruit Training Officers at the Academy.
For more information about the Cypress Police Department and its services, please visit www.ci.cypress.ca.us.