U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, center, President Haas, far left, and GVSU
Police Academy director Julie Yunker, far right, are pictured with
students in the Military Police Basic Training Program at GVSU.
Congressman greets veterans in GVSU police academy
Jul 29, 2013
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga greeted students who are taking part in the
Military Police Basic Training Program at Grand Valley State
University. The congressman addressed the group during a scheduled
class July 29 on the Allendale Campus, thanking them for their service.
“I appreciate your service and want to thank you and your
families for all you have gone through,” Huizenga told the students.
“Thank you for already serving your country and for wanting to
continue to serve.”
Huizenga said he carries a challenge coin he received from a
Marine wherever he goes to remind him of the sacrifice made by those
serving in the military. He shared that his father is a disabled World
War II veteran.
Grand Valley was selected in March as the first site in Michigan
to launch a new law enforcement training program designed to draw upon
and focus on the talents of military veterans. The Michigan Commission
on Law Enforcement Standards selected Grand Valley for the Military
Police Basic Training Program; only 10 states provide military police
veterans with a formal training academy that allows for a smooth
transition into civilian law enforcement.
Military police veterans who meet the eligibility requirements
for the program participate in a six-week training program, and at the
conclusion are able to apply for employment at law enforcement
agencies.
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