Police Recruits Wesley LaFluer, Mason Peak and Cole Spaid have completed all department testing and investigation, doctor’s physicals and psychological examinations and approval by the Police Pension Board. They recently graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on August 16, 2024.
Wesley resides in Mishawaka with his wife and daughter. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 2013. He attended the University of Indianapolis and IUSB. He is presently the wrestling coach at Marian High School. Outside of coaching, he enjoys slow pitch softball, wrestling, golf and spending time with family and friends.
Mason resides in Mishawaka and graduated from Jimtown High School in 2018. He was active in football, golf and rugby during his high school years. He furthered his education at Trine University, earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in Psychology. Mason serves as a student advocate and is the captain of a handgun team with the American Criminal Justice Association. He is also an active member of the Michiana Rugby Football Club.
Cole resides in Plymouth and graduated from Bremen High School in 2016. He was actively involved in wrestling, cross country, swimming and lacrosse during his high school years. He served in the Navy from 2017 to 2021 as a certified plane captain and honor guard. He is trained in water survival and Aircraft water egress. His hobbies include off roading, shooting sports and coaching youth wrestling. Cole is the son of MPD Officer Nicholas Spaid.
The Board of Public Works gave their approval and subsequently Recruits LaFluer, Peak and Spaid were sworn in as Probationary Patrol Officers today, Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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