Middlesex Sheriff’s Office celebrates the third Youth Public Safety Academy graduation of 2023

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Youth Public Safety Academy cadets from Billerica, Everett, Malden and Woburn were recognized during a graduation ceremony held at Chelmsford High School on Friday, July 28.

Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian was joined by Malden Mayor Gary Christenson; Woburn Mayor Scott Galvin; State Representative Paul Donato (D- Malden/ Medford); State Representative Daniel J. Ryan (D- Everett/ Cambridge/ Boston); Billerica Police Chief Roy Frost; Woburn Police Chief Robert Rufo; and District 3 Governor’s Councillor Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney to salute the graduates.

Now in its 22nd year, YPSA is focused on providing cadets with educational lessons around personal and family safety and other health and wellness topics. Cadets ages 8-12 have the opportunity to meet and learn from local first responders, members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office and counselors, while also participating in team-building exercises and fun games.

“YPSA is always one of my favorite times of the year,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “Throughout the years, YPSA has provided valuable opportunities for some of our youngest residents to get to know the correction officers, police officers, firefighters, and other professionals who serve their communities on a daily basis. It also teaches cadets crucial lessons about team-building, friendship, and public safety that they can share in their homes, schools, and communities.”

To learn more about YPSA and some of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office community-based programming, visit middlesexsheriff.org/community.

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Photo Caption: Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian was joined by Billerica Police Chief Roy Frost and District 3 Governor’s Councillor Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney to recognize Billerica graduates of the 2023 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Youth Public Safety Academy.