GATLINBURG, Tenn.— Two new members of the Gatlinburg Police Department will soon be serving and protecting the citizens and visitors of the City.
Michael Glenn and Rickey Valdes graduated from the Walters State Community College Regional Law Enforcement Academy on Thursday, June 12. The two officers were part of the Academy’s 136th graduating class to become POST certified. Throughout the nine-week Academy, officers are trained through 512 hours of instruction on basic law enforcement training.
“The Police Department is very proud that Officers Glenn and Valdes were exemplary during their time at the Academy and we look forward to them joining the force to protect and serve the City,” Gatlinburg Police Chief Ronnie Barrett said.
Following their graduation, the officers will now complete field training with other officers of the Gatlinburg Police Department before joining the patrol on their own.
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