Recruits join the Training Academy in order to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become an o ffi cer and one day serve and protect the ci Ɵ zen popula Ɵ on. The El Paso Police Department’s Training Academy designed a new patch, which will be worn by police recruits on their uniform caps. Lt. Steven Lopez #1954, Det. Alex Dominguez #1946, Ofc. Steve Villalobos #2993, and Ofc. Cur Ɵ s Whitener #1487 assisted in the design and crea Ɵ on of the patch. The academy recruit insignia is full of symbolism related to the con fi dence and readiness ins Ɵ lled in the recruits. i j i h i i d i d i h kill dk l d
“Passion for learning and understanding”
“Humble and graceful guiding light to brighten the path for others”
Symbol Definitions The Laurel Wreath : The La Ɵ n word “laurus” means triumph, success, or victory. It is a symbol of high honor. The Spartan Shield : The design embraces the protector-servant ethos installed into the recruits. The shield is readily iden Ɵ fi ed by an upper case lambda, which represent the thin blue line The Torch : This is a common emblem for deno Ɵ ng enlightenment, truth and hope, leadership and trail-blazing The Book : Academics are the vehicle for truth, knowledge, and wisdom, both for our current genera Ɵ on and for those to come. The Mountain : Each recruit’s career begins at the base of a towering mountain.
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