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Event Overview
Ceremonial events at sites of national remembrance highlight the intersection of institutional tradition and collective memory. Such gatherings reinforce organizational identity and public service values within law enforcement, while simultaneously fostering community connections through acts of tribute. Integrating commemorative rituals with milestone achievements underscores the symbolic weight of public spaces and the role of law enforcement in upholding societal resilience.
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Port Authority Police Department Holds Badge and Graduation Ceremony at 9/11 Memorial
The Port Authority Police Department held a badge ceremony honoring the 123rd class of the Police Academy at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in downtown Manhattan, with the graduation ceremony taking place on Wednesday morning at the World Trade Center. At the event, 71 recruits received their badges and laid a wreath at the World Trade Center Plaza Memorial.
Two recruits, Sean Krueger and Keith Walcott Jr., received their shields from family members who were responders on September 11, 2001. Sean Krueger was honored by his grandfather, retired PAPD Sergeant Conrad Krueger, who survived the collapse of the South Tower on September 11, 2001. Keith Walcott Jr. received his shield award from his father, retired Deputy Chief Keith Walcott Sr., who responded to both the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the 2001 attacks. "One of the greatest things that could happen to a father is his son following his footsteps," said Keith Walcott Sr. about the ceremony. The event was part of the annual PAPD badge ceremony held days before the recruits' official graduation from the academy.