Crime & Safety

Meet Berkeley's Newest Police Officer

The Berkeley recruit graduated from the police academy on Monday and started his job on Tuesday.

Officer Esa is now undergoing orientation and training at the Berkeley Police Department.
Officer Esa is now undergoing orientation and training at the Berkeley Police Department. (Berkeley Police Department)

BERKELEY, CA — The Berkeley Police Department has a new recruit, Officer Esa, who started on Tuesday.

Esa graduated from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Police Academy on Monday.

"Our department is always excited to welcome new members to our team, and we enjoyed seeing Officer Esa on his journey throughout the academy," the department said in a welcome post.

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The department continues to recruit Police Officers, Community Service Officers and Public Safety Dispatchers. Check the website for more information.

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