From Ramapo Police Youth Academy to NYPD Officer: Local Graduate Begins Law Enforcement Career

A former graduate of the Ramapo Police Youth Academy has taken a major step in her law enforcement career, officially becoming a New York City police officer.

Officer Clarissa Metellus, who graduated from the Ramapo Police Youth Academy in 2019, was among 959 new NYPD officers who graduated from the Police Academy.

The milestone was especially meaningful for the Town of Ramapo Police Department, which celebrated seeing one of its former youth program participants pursue a career in law enforcement.

Sgt. Anton, who served as the School Resource Officer at Ramapo High School in the East Ramapo Central School District in 2019, attended the graduation ceremony to congratulate Metellus in person.

The department highlighted her achievement as an example of the lasting impact its youth outreach programs can have on young people interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement.

Ramapo Police congratulated Officer Metellus on her accomplishment and wished her a safe and successful career serving the residents of New York City.