"We’re going to teach the subject matter that the state wants us to teach them and then we're going to take it a step further and tell people how we want people to be treated by Akron police officers. "I want to be that person that people come up to who’s not intimidating," he said.Cameron McGowan worked in corrections in Cleveland and saw teens who were drawn into crime. Going through the candidates, he said, was like a head coach finding talent for the team. Akron Police Academy 19-090 graduates 46 trainees 20K Views Related Videos 1:56 Detectives are investigating the theft of lawn care equipment (#20-085245). Forty-five cadets have begun intensive training in the first Akron Police Academy since the city ended its training program in 2008. "I feel like being a police officer was what I was born to be," he said.Cox said he believes his communication skills will help develop relationships with residents. "It’s more of a family atmosphere, but just like any family we're very tough on each other. But at this one, as much time is devoted to questions like this this:Clyde Cox, 39, took advantage of the extended age cut-off to become an Akron Police officer along with 44 other cadets.Forty-five cadets have begun training in the first Akron Police Academy since the city ended its training program in 2008. "Recruit Clyde Cox, who worked as a mechanic before making the leap to law enforcement, said he knew it was the right thing to do. So we’re going to expect a lot out of them. Akron Police Department recruits will be hired by the city and paid a starting wage of $26.22 an hour from the first day of the training academy. "We’re pleased with the [class]," he said. The class includes several women and older cadets, after the city earlier this year announced it would Officer Brian Boss is a member of the training team. He’s leaving a six-figure job with Metro RTA to become an officer.Churchwell went to a recruiting event in Akron a few years ago, but worried about keeping his job while in training. M.L. "They [the recruits] are inspired. "This is an incredible boost for us. Notice. The A kron Police Department will boost its numbers by about 10 percent in the next six months.

"This group of 45 people will have an impact that you cannot imagine," he said.Ball detailed the feats of some in his recruiting class from 28 years earlier, talking about what various individuals had achieved in law enforcement and other areas of public service. For many of the Akron Police Department recruits who began 24 weeks of training on Monday, it was the first step toward a lifelong goal.They sat at tables with the Akron police mission statement, a next-of-kin form and a notepad in front of them listening to welcome speeches from Mayor Dan Horrigan, Police Chief Kenneth Ball II and their instructors.It was the start of the department’s first complete police academy in more than a decade. He said the police in his high school made a positive impression on him. Follow him on Twitter at @newsalanbeaconj.Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. "I always stopped to talk to them," he said. (no cost) The Basic Police Academy is V.A

For many of the Akron Police Department recruits who began 24 weeks of training on Monday, it was the first step toward a lifelong goal. He’s currently in the Army Reserves and wants to help change the perspective many residents have of police. If you require verified information as to the records of the Akron Police Department, you may send a written request or visit the Police Department at 217 South High Street, Akron, Ohio 44308, during regular business hours. "What makes it different for us to have our own academy is we get to imprint Akron at every step of the process," he said. But before the evening was over, he was a half-dozen layers deep in brightly colored scarves and garlands of flowers.Akron is wrapping up another police recruiting drive amidst the pressure of retirements and a national distrust separating police and some communities.

They helped him develop a "profound desire to help people. "It’s one of the most diverse classes in recent history. "I know this room has the capacity to do some of those things... and more," he said.The 45 recruits will make up about 10 percent of the department.Tori Chamberlain left a job with PNC Financial Services Group Inc. to become an officer.