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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Boston has 50 new officers patrolling the streets.
One by one, each of the officers, accompanied by their loved ones, were called to the stage to receive their diplomas on Friday. For several of them, policing has been a family tradition for years. Boston Police Officer Luke Hussey was there to see his brother graduate.
"My uncle Dan Humphreys, he's a deputy superintendent, so I kind of followed that path for him, and then my brother James is now following the path of me so it's really good."
Newly sworn-in officer Marcos Rivera is following in his father's footsteps.
"I saw my father as a police officer. I always wanted to be like him. He was my hero, and hopefully I can be like that to some other people," he explained.
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Stephanie attended the ceremony to watch her best friend graduate from the academy.
"Love it. I'm so excited for her and her new journey here at Boston Police," she said. "So proud of her. She's worked so hard. Definitely a great accomplishment. "
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu addressed the class and the audience that filled the auditorium.
"We are lucky and privileged to be gaining 50 new officers who will show their neighbors what the true meaning of service is."
By taking the oath of office, 29 weeks of training come to an end, and duty begins.
WBZ NewsRadio's Shari Small (@ShariSmallNews) reports.