Morris County Prosecutor Addresses Graduates of 104th Basic Police Training Class

Fifty-eight new officers were sworn in at a June 2 commencement ceremony in Whippany, as officials praised their preparation and commitment to public service.

The 104th Morris County Basic Police Training Class held its commencement ceremony on June 2, 2025, at Birchwood Manor in Whippany, where 58 new police officers graduated and were formally welcomed into the law enforcement community.

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll delivered the keynote address, commending the recruits for their perseverance and integrity throughout the demanding training process. The new graduates will now serve in police departments and law enforcement agencies across New Jersey.

The event included several notable speakers and ceremonial duties. Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney, who also serves as President of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association, administered the oath of office. Daniel Colucci, Director of the Morris County Public Safety Academy, opened the ceremony with welcoming remarks. Class President Tyler Van Riper, a member of the Washington Township Police Department, also addressed his fellow graduates.

In his address, Prosecutor Carroll emphasized the technical rigor and moral expectations placed upon modern law enforcement officers.

Prosecutor Carroll stated, “The modern-day Police Academy regimen is not easy, and highly technical in many respects. I am confident in saying these new officers here today are among the best-trained, most-educated, and I contend, are the most-qualified new police officers that can be developed. To the new officers – believe in your citizens and community, believe in your training, and most importantly, believe in the law. You have been prepared by an elite set of trainers in our excellent Police Academy so as to enable you to deal with any situation you may reasonably confront. Have confidence in your training and what you have been taught as it forms your police memory.”

The Morris County Public Safety Academy, which oversees the training of recruits from agencies throughout the region, continues to serve as a central institution for preparing new officers to meet the evolving challenges of modern policing. The 104th class joins a legacy of law enforcement professionals who have undergone rigorous physical, legal, and procedural instruction before entering public service.