NJ.com reports:
Newark Police Department’s 114th recruit class during their graduation ceremony today in Newark. Fifty-eight recruits were sworn in as police officers.
Newly-sworn Newark Police Officer Genaro Ortiz knew first hand from his father, a veteran detective on the force, what it takes to want the job.
“I grew up all those years watching him. I guess his inspiration rubbed off on me,” said the 23-year-old Ortiz, who graduated in the city’s 114th police recruit class today.
Friends and family cheered wildly inside the city council’s chambers as 58 cadets joined the force, …