City police welcome 6 graduates after 23-week ‘grueling academy’

Along with welcoming the new officers, several veterans received awards. Six new law enforcement officers were officially welcomed Friday night into the Lawrence Police Department during a swearing-in ceremony. After completing 23 weeks of training, the officers graduated from the ...

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