It’s graduation day! 🎓 A midlife career change is nothing new, but when that new career involves completing the rigors of the police academy, it’s impressive. But the more amazing part of the story behind today’s police academy graduation is the journey 44-year-old Miguel Vasquez took to get to the academy. From a boy who always dreamed of being a police officer, to a man who watched his cousin die in the line of duty, this story will inspire you to chase your dreams, no matter the obstacles. #

Congratulation Ofc. Tyler Rapisardi on your graduation from Phoenix Regional Police Academy Class #519. Tyler's step-dad, Tolleson Ofc. Chris Medaglia, with 30+ years in law enforcement, did the honors of pinning on Tyler's badge. Please welcome the newest officer of the Buckeye Police Department. Be safe out there, sir. | Buckeye AZ Police Department

Always learning and always improving. Over the winter break, Phoenix PD's School Resource Officers participated in active shooter training. This reality-based scenario training plays an important role in keeping our students, staff and community safe.🏫📚🚔 | Phoenix Police Department

The National Police of Colombia visited Phoenix PD's Police Academy to learn from our department's training and tactics. The department and our academy are honored to be selected and recognized on an international level. #PhoenixPolice #Police #PoliciaNacionaldeColombia #Colombia Policía Nacional de los Colombianos | Phoenix Police Department