Toledo Police Department Welcomes Officers

Twenty-eight men and two women of the 58th Toledo Police Academy class were awarded their badges April 12, 2011, in front of more than 100 family members and friends at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio. CLICK ON ANY PHOTO TO VIEW FULL IMAGE, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Members of the 58th Basic Police Academy Class state their Oath of Office during graduation at Owens Community College in ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo From left, Larraine and Mike Dressel, who are Keith Dressel's parents, with Police Chief Mike Navarre, acknowledge top grad Benjamin ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Keith Dressel's family, from left, mother Larraine Dressel, son Noah Dressel, 8, wife Danielle Dressel, and stepdaughter Syndney Durham, examine ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Anthony Foley, from left, Melvin Haney Jr. and Brian Heath pin on their badges. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The processional of the 58th Basic Police Academy class graduation at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Lucas County Sheriff James Telb speaks to the new class of officers. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Officer Adam Eilerts holds his son, Connor Eilerts, after graduating. Connor, born Nov. 16, was only 16 days old when ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The 58th Basic Police Academy Class receives applause during graduation at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Officer Paul Marchyok, left, congratulates his nephew Scott MacInnis after graduating. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The family of Carl Schwirzinski II holds a sign during the Toledo Police Department graduation that shows they've been supporting ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The 28 men and two women of the 58th Toledo Police Academy class. THE BLADE/LORI KING