The newest class of officers to make it through the grueling training it takes to become a SWAT Team officer were announced at the Jackson Police Department Headquarters on Thursday, among the five, the first woman to make the team.
The JPD SWAT team has been in existence since 1971. Until today there has never been a woman as part of that team. That lady is Cossandra Felton.
“We are certainly proud that this particular accomplishment is taking place during our administration,” said Police Chief Lee Vance. “This accomplishment shows that females are more than equal they are outstanding members of this police department and law enforcement in general.
After completing a rigorous physical and mental evaluation these four men and one woman have become apart of the SWAT Team.
They include, from the Jackson Police Department:
