Municipal Police Officers' Training Academy Graduates 21 Cadets
Westmoreland County Community College celebrated the graduation of 21 police academy cadets from its Municipal Police Officers’ Training Academy, Class 63 and Class 64, during a ceremony held Tuesday, November 25.
Special awards were given to the following cadets:
- Nathaniel J. Werderber – Class #64
- Nicholas F. Wiencek – Class #63
- Nathaniel J. Werderber – Class #64
- Andrew C. Evans – Class #63
- Nathaniel J. Werderber – Class #64
- Andrew C. Evans – Class #63
- Ryan M. Campbell – Class #64
- Brady R. Jackson – Class #63
Cadets receiving scholarships included Brady R. Jackson, Ron Waugaman $1,000 scholarship and Dale Provins, Jr. Memorial $1,000 scholarship, and Grace E. Revitsky, Jeffrey M. Gillen Memorial $1,500 scholarship.
"It's been my privilege to watch our cadets grow into future law enforcement officers who will keep our communities, counties and areas far beyond safe with the knowledge they've acquired," said Franklin R. Newill, Police Academy director. "I'm proud to work with our team of instructors who bring a wealth of knowledge that they share with our cadets."
"I believe we have one of the best, if not the best, academies in the region" Newill concluded.
Graduates from Class 63 include Jordan L. Brasile of Latrobe; Damiyan Davis of West Newton; Andrew C. Evans of North Huntingdon; Bradey R. Jackson of Allegheny Township; Jonathan A. Preece of White Oak; Charles L. Sciore of Belle Vernon; and Nicholas F. Wiencek of Mount Jackson, VA.
Class 64 graduates include Ryan M. Campbell of Unity Township; Caroline G. Crim of West Deer Township; Derek A. DeForrest of Greensburg; Seth T. Diehl of Greensburg; Savannah J. Guthrie of Clarksville, TN; Kim C. Houser of Greensburg; Leah G. Kaylor of Greensburg; Jacob M. Levendusky of Mt. Pleasant; Grace E. Revitsky of Latrobe; Stella A. Siwula of Homer City; Dominic J. Watkins of Greensburg; Nathaniel J. Werderber of Pittsburgh; Maximus J. Wilson of Blairsville; and Tyler T. Wrobleski of Pleasant Hills.
Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Bart Lemansky delivered remarks to the cadets. Lemansky is an instructor with the college’s Municipal Police Officers’ Training Academy and serves as a special instructor in the areas of firearms, application of force, physical conditioning and CPR/First Aid. He holds a master of science degree in criminal justice and brings more than 29 years of experience to the program.
The Westmoreland County Community College Municipal Police Officers’ Training Academy offers both a part-time (20-24 hours per week) and full-time academy (40 hours per week). The programs train students to become police officers in Pennsylvania cities, boroughs and townships. Cadets also become Emergency First Responders and certified in CPR, Incident Command, the National Incident Management System and tactical skills.
Westmoreland’s Police Academy is taught by professional instructors including working officers, investigators and leaders from throughout the southwestern Pennsylvania region. All are certified in their expertise by the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission.
For more information, call 724.925.4000.