The Alfred State Police Academy graduates pictured along with Academy administration
From Alfred State College,
The Alfred State Police Academy honored the nineteen graduates of the seventh class of graduates at a ceremony held at Lake Lodge.
“As the Director of the Alfred State Police Academy, I could not be prouder of this graduating class,” commented Scott Richardson. “Their dedication, resilience and commitment to public service have been evident in every step of their training. These graduates have embraced the values that define the Alfred State Police Academy – leadership, integrity, and excellence.”
Photo Gallery from the Police Academy Graduation
County Sheriff’s Scott Cicirello (Allegany County) and James Allard (Steuben County) delivered messages to the cadets. Pat Phelan, Executive Director of the New York State Chiefs of Police, was the keynote speaker while Taylor Grinols spoke on behalf of the students.
Richardson and ASC Vice President of Student and Employee Affairs Gregory Sammons recognized each of the graduates.
Police Academy graduates:
- Kyle Barr – City of Olean Police Department
- Cole Bingham – NYS University Police – SUNY Alfred
- Mason Boyd – Village of Waterloo Police Department
- Dylan Coots – Village of Mount Morris Police Department
- Logan Grahm – Village of Andover Police Department
- Taylor Grinols – City of Olean Police Department
- Tyshon House – Village of Allegany Police Department
- Max Johnson – Village of Blasdell Police Department
- Bradley Lawson – Village of Fredonia Police Department
- Judah MacDonald – City of Batavia Police Department
- Tiffany Major – NYS University Police – SUNY Fredonia
- Ryan McKenna – NYS University Police – SUNY Delhi
- Tyler McPhilomy – Allegany County Sheriff’s Office
- Amber Ouimet – NYS University Police – SUNY Oneonta
- Ryan Phelps – Steuben County Sheriff’s Office
- Garrett Reppert – Steuben County Sheriff’s Office
- Wyatt Sando – Village of LeRoy Police Department
- Noah Warriner – Steuben County Sheriff’s Office
- Olivia Zbytek – NYS University Police – SUNY Fredonia
Richardson continued, “I am excited to see these graduates grow, build trust, and strengthen the communities they have sworn to protect and serve. Watching them become capable, confident police officers is one of the great privileges of being the Director.”
The next session is scheduled to begin in May 2026. For more information on the Police Academy visit: www.alfredstate.edu/police-academy.
