For More Information Contact:
Captain John Watterson, 845-486-3860
Sheriff Imperati is proud to announce that the Dutchess County Zone 14 Law Enforcement Academy, which is located at the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, will be graduating its current class on Thursday February 6, 2025 at 10 am.
The ceremony will be held at the Marriott Pavillion on the grounds of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, and is the final step of the academy after 24 weeks of demanding classroom and practical training.
A total of 18 recruits from the following police agencies will graduate and take their oath: the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office (8), the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department (3), the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department (4), the City of Beacon Police Department (1), the Town of Lloyd Police Department (1), and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (1). Various distinguished guests will be in attendance and the oath will be administered by the Hon. Tracy MacKenzie of the Dutchess County Family Court.
Members of the press are welcome to attend and cover the ceremony.