Family, friends and members of the community watched as Cheif Richard Beary swore in four officers to the University of Central Florida Police Department.
Officers Alfonso Tejeira, Eric Bryant, Jose Morales, and Maya Tolentino have been welcomed to the UCF police force.
Alfonso Tejeira retired from the Orlando Police Department after 23 years, having received his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from FSU. Tejeira earned another bachelor’s degree in Sports and Excercise Science in 2014 – this time, from UCF – to add to his love of coaching youth sports.
Eric Bryant served 32 years with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office prior to the start of his service with UCF PD. Bryant says he enjoys interacting with students and likes the culture of UCF PD and how everything the agency does is to protect students, staff, and visitors.
Jose Morales has received his associate’s degree and law enforcement certification from Valencia College. Morales is currently an undergraduate student at UCF, starting his first law enforcement career. Jose says he’s excited to work with so many experienced officers whom he can learn from in the UCF Police Department.
Maya Tolentino graduated from Valencia and Rollins College and was formerly a member of the Altamonte Police Department. For the past 25 years, Tolentino has lived in the UCF area and ‘nothing pleases her more than protecting and serving the community where her family lives.
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