Longview Police Academy Graduates

LONGVIEW — Eleven persons are the latest to graduate from the City of Longview Citizen’s Police Academy. They join the ranks of the over 500 citizens who have completed the academy during the past twenty years. During the past 7 weeks, the students attended classes twice a week and learned about the inner workings of the police department. Academy courses were taught by current police officers and other guest speakers, including the District Attorney, Agents from the County Organized Drug Enforcement Unit, and a demonstration by the SWAT team.

Students were also given the opportunity to participate in the Police Department’s firearms simulator. This program is used to train officers how to react in different situations. The exercise allowed Academy students to experience, firsthand, the type of training Longview Police Officers complete on an annual basis. Students also had the opportunity to participate in the Department’s ride-along program. The ride-along program allows the individual to accompany and observe an officer as he or she performs daily patrol duties. The class is offered every September and is free of charge.

The current graduates are:
1. Lisa Clark
2. Charlotte Erickstad
3. Roger Erickstad
4. Tiffany Ethridge
5. Steve Hunt
6. Evelyn Jackson
7. Everett Johnston
8. Hans Manhave
9. Debbie Hanhave
10. Stacey Martinez
11. Brenda Nutter