The Waltham Police Department welcomes four new officers
Pictured from left are Officers Christopher Kelleher, Michael Clougher, Daniel Caissie and Jeffrey Penta, who graduated from the Municipal Police Training Committee Randolph Academy as members of the 22nd Recruit Officer Class on Jan. 16.
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It is great to see 4 new young officers being brought onboard to our police team. Congratulations to them for graduating from the MPTC Randolph Police Academy. From the rigorous training our officers receive at the MPTC Randolph Police Academy to their innovative community programs, I greatly appreciate their dedication to public safety.
Here are a few reasons why we should all be grateful for their work in Waltham:
1. Investing in the Future: The department prioritizes our youth through initiatives like the G.R.E.A.T. Summer Camp and the Youth Police Academy, fostering positive relationships with students from an early age.
2. Compassionate Crisis Support: The expansion of the Jail Diversion Clinician program and the addition of Police Social Workers show a deep commitment to handling mental health crises with empathy and expertise.
3. Building Trusting Partnerships: Through the Citizens Police Academy and workshops like “Dedication to Community,” they invite us to be partners in safety, ensuring every resident’s voice is heard.
4. Supporting the Vulnerable: Specialized teams like the Homeless Outreach Team and the Personal Alert Program ensure that our most vulnerable neighbors receive the specific care and protection they need.
Thank you to Chief O’Connell and the entire Waltham PD for your professionalism, and for making Waltham a safer, stronger place to call home.