November 22, 2016 – MYRECORDJOURNAL.COM
MERIDEN — Several city police cadets were recognized earlier this month as part of the first annual Meriden Police Cadet Award Ceremony.
The cadet program was established in 2014 after the Meriden Police Explorers were disbanded. Officer James Decrisantis serves as the program’s lead advisor, while Officer Jeff Witkin and five civilians also serve as advisors. There are more than 24 people in the program ranging from 14 to 21 years old.
“The program is an intense, comprehensive education in modern law enforcement,” states a post on the police department’s Facebook page. “The cadets are organized along a paramilitary line which mirrors that of the Meriden Police Department. The cadet program prides itself on its dedication to the city of Meriden and service to its citizens.”
During a ceremony on Nov. 10, 11 cadets were recognized for their efforts.
“The life skills that are taught to the cadets are not only beneficial to a law enforcement career but valuable to any career fields that may decide upon,” the Facebook post states.
The following cadets were recognized during the award ceremony:
Hector Cardona III – Command Leadership Award
Matt Charette – Community Service Award
Dylan Carlson – Expert Pistol Award, Community Service Award
Tyler Cutler – Marksman Pistol Award
Alex Schroeder – Sgt. Jeff Boucher Award
Daisy Sierra – Sharpshooter Pistol Award, Wayne Goff Award
Jeremy Cardona – Marksman Pistol Award, Community Service
Award
Yan Melendez – Entertainer of the Year
Devario Reid – Marksman Pistol Award
David Tanner – Shadow Award
Brandon Betancourt – Shadow Award
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