Port Authority PD Welcomes 71 New Recruits in 123rd Class Ceremony

Port Authority PD Graduation Ceremony

• 🎓 The Port Authority Police Department celebrated the graduation of its 123rd class of recruits.
• 📍 The ceremony took place on Wednesday morning at the World Trade Center Plaza Memorial.
• 🏅 A total of 71 new recruits received their police badges.

Legacy Officers and Family Ties

• 👨‍👧‍👦 The event held special significance for two recruits whose father and grandfather were responders on 9/11.
• 🤝 These family members were present to pin shields on the new legacy officers.
• 🌟 One recruit expressed a lifelong desire to follow in his father's footsteps, calling him his hero.

A Profound Location and a New Beginning

• 🎗️ The World Trade Center location was described as a profound place to honor those lost on 9/11 while celebrating a new chapter.
• 👏 The department extended congratulations to all 71 new officers.