A Demopolis Police Department recruit was among 19 men and women who graduated April 11 from the 146th session of the Alabama Police Academy in Selma.

This session’s recruits, representing 11 different agencies across the state of Alabama, completed the challenging program and participated in graduation exercises in the Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center’s new auditorium on the campus of Wallace Community College Selma.

Demopolis Police Department’s newest officer is Dion Rainer Pritchett Jr.

A 12-week program designed to equip law enforcement recruits with the finest training possible, the Alabama Police Academy’s 146th session also included recruits from the Andalusia Police Department, Dothan Police Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Monroeville Police Department, Opp Police Department and Selma Police Department.

For additional information about the Alabama Police Academy, call 334-263-8950.