Fargo Police Academy graduates 9 new officers

(Fargo, ND) -- The Fargo Police Department is celebrating the graduation of new 9 officers from the department's academy. 

"None of us up here wouldn't be in this position if it weren't for all of you. I cannot express how grateful we all are for the support you have given to us, whether it was staying up late studying with us, getting up early to help us," said Tyler Hawes, before he was sworn-in as a new officer. 

Hawes was selected by his fellow classmates to speak during the ceremony at City Hall. 

The graduates participated in the 4th academy hosted by the department. 

Also during the ceremony, Captain Bill Ahlfeldt and Lieutenant Thomas Shaw both received promotions.