Henderson Police: Largest Class Ever Graduates
Forty-four new officers completed 26 weeks of training and will now begin field assignments with experienced partners.
By Aiko Nakamura ·
Anthony Rosas and Tiffany Harris walked across the stage on Thursday to become official members of the Henderson Police Department. They are part of the largest graduating class in the history of the force, a group of 44 new officers who finished a 26-week training program.
The recruits entered the academy six months ago as novices. During that period, they learned to stand at attention, follow strict commands, and handle physical demands. Their curriculum covered everything from basic firearms safety to procedures for high-risk calls.
Harris described the initial phase of training as intense. She recalled the first day as a mix of terror and high energy, filled with noise, yelling, and strength building exercises. "That first day was invigorating. You’re terrified. It’s a lot of noise and yelling and physical strength building and training," she said.
Rosas emphasized the need for discipline throughout the process. He noted that the program follows a model of building trust through daily discipline. "You have to be dedicated to this. You have to be disciplined. It’s like our model: discipline today, trust in tomorrow. It’s that in the essence," Rosas said.
The class members supported one another through the demanding schedule. Harris said the group studied together, exercised together, and often went without sleep. "It’s been so much of just studying together, working out, and just sleepless nights. But we did it together, and we were on the other side," Harris said.
On graduation day, the focus shifted from physical scenarios to formal recognition. Rosas expressed confidence in his choice of career path. "There was never a doubt, because this is what I want to do, and this is what I chose to do professionally," he said. Harris added that reaching the end of the program reflected hard work and consistency.
The new officers are not yet ready to patrol alone. Their next step is field training, where they will work alongside experienced officers before assuming independent duties on the streets of Henderson.
