FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – New police recruits began their journey of becoming Fort Wayne Police officers today.
Twenty-six recruits were welcomed this morning by department leaders at the Public Safety Academy. They'll undergo five months of training.
It marks the 61st recruit class. It's funded through a $1.25 million dollar grant from the federal government.
The class is made up of:
| Male white | 18 |
| Female white | 3 |
| Male black | 3 |
| Female black | 1 |
| Female Hispanic | 1 |
| Male Hispanic | 1 |
Recruits range from 22 to 35 years old.
