Members of APD’s 21-1 Police Academy Class Graduated Today

At 3PM on Thursday, December 2, 2021, Academy 21-1 graduated with thirteen recruits. Three of those are with Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER) and the remaining ten are APD officers. The APD officers will begin the Field Training (FTO) portion of their program within the next few days. Once each officer successfully completes that phase, he will become a solo officer. Congratulations graduates!

Gabriel Barajas (JBER)

Aaron Barker

Alexander Choi

Edgar Cintron

Jared Famularo

James Fisher

Derrick Hemphill (JBER)

Lucas Loht

Kevin Morris

Grace Purcell (JBER)

Justin Stantorf

Toeaso Tolai

Jordan Varak

Several Awards were also handed out today to the following graduates:

  • Aaron Barker – Defensive Tactics Award

  • James Fisher – Barry Hetlet Officer Survival Award

  • Grace Purcell – Most Improved Shooter Award

  • Toeaso Tolai - Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Award and the Distinguished Honor Graduate Award

  • Jordan Varak – Top Shooter Award and Class Valedictorian

“Graduation is an exciting day for the officers, their families and the community,” said Chief Kenneth McCoy. “We are all very proud of them and look forward to the extraordinary and selfless service they’ll provide to Anchorage.”

Congratulations to our law enforcement partners at JBER. To our own APD graduates, welcome to our blue family! We are happy to have you and look forward to the day when you hit the streets. 

News & AlertsRenee Oistad