Abington police welcome recent academy grads, greater Glenside fire companies congratulate grads of their own

The Abington Township Police Department announced that officers Felipe Moreira and Casey Decker completed six months of instruction at the Montgomery County Police Academy and graduated on Wednesday, December 10.

Officer Moreira was named the 2025 Class Valedictorian.

“Please join us in congratulating Officers Moreira and Decker on their accomplishments and wishing them well as they embark on the next chapter of their journey in protecting and serving the residents of Abington Township!” the department said in a post.


In related news, the Enterprise Fire Company of Hatboro, McKinley Fire Company of Elkins Park (Cheltenham Township), and the Upper Moreland Township Fire Department shared congratulatory announcements as well.


Enterprise announced that firefighter Zach Depew (above left) graduated from his FF1 class and was recognized as the outstanding student for his class.

“Zach took the class in his free time, which is over 200 hours. The class teaches students to become nationally certified interior firefighters,” the company said in a post.

McKinley announced that firefighter Dewey Tracey (above middle) was presented with the “2025 Firefighter of the Year Award” in acknowledgment of his outstanding efforts this past year.

Upper Moreland Township Fire Department congratulated its members that completed Firefighter 1 and 2 training this year.

“Both of these classes combined account for 300 hours of training,” the department said in a post. “Our new members are responding daily with our career staff to enhance our capabilities to serve the community.”

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