Patrolman Jeff Starcher (left) with Grantsville Police
Chief Charles Stephens, following police academy graduation
Grantsville police officer Jeff Starcher has graduated from the WV State Police Academy, completing a 16-week course consisting of a rigorous PT program, defensive tactics, O.C. certification, baton certification and criminal and traffic law.
The graduation ceremony was held Friday at Institute, with local law enforcement officers attending, including Grantsville Chief Charles Stephens, Sheriff Carl Ballengee, and Cpl. Jeff Hunt.
The basic training class is for campus police officers, DNR officers, city police officers, and deputy sheriffs.
136th graduation ceremony at WV State Police Academy at Institute
A 2006 Calhoun High School graduate, Starcher studied criminal justice, and was the former news director for WVRC Radio in Spencer.
Starcher's long-time ambition has been to become a police officer. "My community has given to me and I will give to it," he said.
He will return to his position with the Grantsville Police Department.
He is the son of Winifred and Norma Starcher of Orma.
OFFICERS ATTENDING (L-R) Deputy Justin Smith
(who also graduated), Sheriff Carl Ballengee, Chief
Charles Stephens, Officer Jeff Starcher and Cpl. Jeff Hunt
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