The newest member of the Batavia Police Department has graduated from the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy at Niagara University.
Officer Matthew D. Lutey has been attending the academy for the the past 24 weeks. At graduation ceremonies Monday, Lutey was presented the Joseph E. Steblein Memorial Award, named after the academy's first director.
The award is presented to the individual who demonstrates overall excellence in all areas of training.
Officer Lutey is a graduate of Genesee Community College and served six years in the Air Force. He is currently assigned to Field Training Officers where he will complete 16 additional weeks of on-the-job training with time spent assigned to all shifts.
