UTICA- The Mohawk Valley Police Academy graduates 23 new members. It was held at the Stanley Theatre on Genesee Street.

The class endured 25 weeks of both classroom training and practical exercises.

Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol gave some advice to the new members. "You are embarking on one of the most noble careers that exist, " he told them. "There is not a day that goes by that you won't be making a positive difference in someone's life."

Here is a list of the graduates:

Oneida County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Tyler Barnes
Deputy Nedim Bektic
Deputy Michael Brodie
Deputy Lyndsey Brognano
Deputy Mirza Dzinic

Utica Police Department
Officer Patrick Husnay
Officer Joseph Lanza

Rome Police Department
Officer Antonio DeLuco
Officer Zachary Hadasz
Officer Matthew Henirich

Officer Jenna Kiskiel

Officer John Lamarco
Officer Jarod Stanek
Officer Zachery White
Officer Tyler Wilson

Oswego Police Department
Officer Damario Andrello
Officer Hunter Nerber
Officer Mariel Schickling
Officer Eric Shaffer
Officer Robert Wallace

Dewitt Police Department
Officer Rebecca Bishop

Manlius Police Department
Officer Matthew Applebee
Officer Julia Quinlan