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Austin Police Department graduates its 151st Cadet Class adding 39 new officers

Aaron E Martinez
The Austin Police Department 151st Cadet Class files in for their graduation ceremony at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
The Austin Police Department 151st Cadet Class files in for their graduation ceremony at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
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Family and friends take photos at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
Family and friends take photos at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
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Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson speaks at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson speaks at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
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An attendee looks through an event program at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
An attendee looks through an event program at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
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Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson presents a graduation certificate to officer Angelica Avitia at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin. Avitia is one of 10 graduating women in the 151st Cadet Class, the largest group of women to graduate.
Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson presents a graduation certificate to officer Angelica Avitia at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin. Avitia is one of 10 graduating women in the 151st Cadet Class, the largest group of women to graduate.
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Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson hugs graduating officer Jessica Caruso at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin. Caruso is one of 10 graduating women in the 151st Cadet Class, the largest group of women to graduate.
Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson hugs graduating officer Jessica Caruso at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin. Caruso is one of 10 graduating women in the 151st Cadet Class, the largest group of women to graduate.
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Graduating officer Jessica Caruso shakes hands with District 10 City Council member Alison Alter at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin. Caruso is one of 10 graduating women in the 151st Cadet Class, the largest group of women to graduate.
Graduating officer Jessica Caruso shakes hands with District 10 City Council member Alison Alter at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin. Caruso is one of 10 graduating women in the 151st Cadet Class, the largest group of women to graduate.
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Graduating officers hold up their right hand to take their oath of service at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
Graduating officers hold up their right hand to take their oath of service at the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
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Graduating officer Kayleen Kaipat takes a photo with family after the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin. Kaipat is one of 10 graduating women in the 151st Cadet Class, the largest group of women to graduate.
Graduating officer Kayleen Kaipat takes a photo with family after the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin. Kaipat is one of 10 graduating women in the 151st Cadet Class, the largest group of women to graduate.
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Joe Taito places flowers around the neck of his son and graduation officer Joey Taito after the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
Joe Taito places flowers around the neck of his son and graduation officer Joey Taito after the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
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Joe Taito places flowers around the neck of his son and graduation officer Joey Taito after the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
Joe Taito places flowers around the neck of his son and graduation officer Joey Taito after the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
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Graduating officer Jonathan Hernandez has his badge adjusted by gis girlfriend's father, Andy Large, after the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
Graduating officer Jonathan Hernandez has his badge adjusted by gis girlfriend's father, Andy Large, after the graduation ceremony for the Austin Police Department’s 151st Cadet Class at Bannockburn Church on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Austin.
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