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Bellevue PD Adds Three Sworn Officers

The Bellevue Police Department is pleased to announce three new officers have joined its ranks.

During the month of September Officers McGlade, Pettit, and Flohrschutz all successfully completed their field training. "All three of these officers did a great job during their field training and have proven to be successful additions to the agency." stated Lt Elbert.

The training of new officers is a long and stressful event for any new recruit. Each officer must complete weeks of orientation training. This training includes taser and pepper spray certification, which requires the recruit to experience those tools first hand. Orientation training also includes defensive tactic, firearms, emergency vehicle operations, and many other courses. The recruit must then successfully graduate from the Law Enforcement Academy in Grand Island which is a 14 week curriculum.

Finally, the recruit must complete the department’s field training program which is by far the most difficult piece for any new officer. The program is 16 weeks in duration and involves the on the job training with a field training officer. All three officers have been assigned to the Road Patrol Bureau.

Photo: Officers Flohrschultz, McGlade and Pettit