{"id":420,"date":"2015-08-07T18:07:55","date_gmt":"2015-08-07T18:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/?p=420"},"modified":"2015-08-07T18:08:35","modified_gmt":"2015-08-07T18:08:35","slug":"union-county-sheriff-youth-academy-holds-graduation-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/press-releases\/main\/2015\/08\/07\/union-county-sheriff-youth-academy-holds-graduation-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"Union County Sheriff Youth Academy Holds Graduation Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Union County Sheriff Joseph Cryan joined Renee Froehlich-Garcia of Roselle Park as she presented the 2015 Ralph Froehlich Perseverance Award to Anthony Davis of Plainfield during the 8th Annual Union County Sheriff\u2019s Youth Police Academy Graduation at Rahway High School Performing Arts Center. Renee Froehlich-Garcia is the granddaughter of the late Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich for whom the award is named. They were joined by academy instructors Anthony Chodan from the Elizabeth Police Department, Union County Sheriff\u2019s Officer Kenny Gerhart and Sgt. Tara Halpin. Approximately 75 teens took part in the graduation ceremony. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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The Union County Sheriff\u2019s Office Youth Academy held their graduation ceremonies last night at the\u00a0 Rahway High School Performing Arts Center.<\/p>\n

Before a large crowd of family, supporters, and members of the law enforcement community approximately 75 teens took part in the graduation ceremony.\u00a0 The Program Coordinator, Sergeant Tara Halpin from the Union County Sheriff\u2019s Office presided over the ceremony.<\/p>\n

Union County Sheriff Joe Cryan addressed the graduates and the gathered supporters.\u00a0 He congratulated the graduates and thanked the families of the graduates for their support.<\/p>\n

Sheriff Cryan stated: \u201cAlthough this is the Union County Sheriff\u2019s Youth Academy, this academy wouldn\u2019t be as successful as it is without the continued cooperation and support of the Union County Board of Chosen freeholders, the Elizabeth Police Department, the Union County Prosecutor\u2019s Office, the Union County Department of Corrections, and the John H. Stamler Police Academy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the Sheriff, several awards were presented by the lead Physical Training Instructor, Officer Kenny Gerhart of the Sheriff\u2019s Office.\u00a0 After the awards, the students were presented by Officer Anthony Chodan of the Elizabeth Police Department to receive their Certificates of Completion from Sheriff Cryan and Sgt. Halpin.\u00a0 Sgt. Halpin gave the closing remarks. She commented: \u201cThe student\u2019s growth from the first day of the academy to the last day was quite noticeable, and I feel a great sense of pride in that.\u201d<\/p>\n

The evening concluded with several group photos and refreshments.<\/p>\n

The Union County Sheriff\u2019s Youth Academy is a program offered by the Sheriff for middle and high school students who have an interest in Law Enforcement.\u00a0\u00a0 Approximately 100 students took part. The curriculum includes physical training, hands on learning, demonstrations from specialized units such as the SWAT Team, K-9, Federal Agencies and the State Police Aviation Unit.<\/p>\n

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