EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Police Department will graduate six cadets from its 54th academy this Friday, Dec. 20. The graduation ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 in the Council Chambers at Las Cruces City Hall, located on 700 N. Main St. Five of the graduating cadets will become officer-trainees with the Las Cruces Police Department, and one will begin his career with the New Mexico State University Police Department, according to the Police Department.  The graduating class includes Vincent Montoya who will work with the NMSU Police Department, Veridiana Porras, Juan Prieto, Alan Ramirez, Eric Reynolds, and Jannette Soto. The Police Department says all six graduates will have completed a 24-week state-certified academy and passed comprehensive exams that make them eligible for their New Mexico peace officer certification. "Upon completion of the academy, LCPD graduates will be assigned to experienced field training officers who guide them for an additional 14 weeks of instruction on all three patrol shifts," Las Cruces Police said. The Police Department says it anticipates starting its 55th academy in the spring of 2025. Anyone interested in learning more about the academy click here: CLCPD.com.