Northern Marianas College on Wednesday signed a memorandum of agreement with the Commonwealth Ports Authority to strengthen their partnership and launch the CPA Police Training Academy. Cadets will undergo training relative to their roles and responsibilities and will be able to earn college credits that can be used toward the completion of a degree in criminal justice. The MOA was signed by NMC President Galvin Deleon Guerrero, Ed.D., CPA Board Chair Jose C. Ayuyu, and CPA Executive Director Leo B. Tudela. Also in photo are NMC Dean of Student Support Services Charlotte Cepeda, NMC Criminal Justice Program Coordinator Zerlyn Taimanao, NMC Criminal Justice Program Administrative Manager Kaylene Alepuyo, NMC Instructor Reno Celis Jr., CPA Police Chief Juan Dela Cruz, CPA Assistant Police Chief Melvin Manahane, CPA Police Sgt. Ken Taitingfong, and ports police cadets.
