La Grande Officer Addison Bonzani Graduates 16-Week DPSST Police Academy

The La Grande Police Department is proud to announce that one of its newest officers, La Grande native and EOU Graduate Addison Bonzani, has officially graduated from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Basic Police Academy in Salem following a 16-week course.

The La Grande Police Department said, “This is a significant milestone and a testament to her dedication, perseverance, and commitment to public service…Please join us in congratulating Officer Bonzani as she takes the next step in her law enforcement career. We are proud to have her serving the La Grande community.”

Officer Addison Bonzani is a local hire with ties to the community. Bonzani is an Eastern Oregon University graduate and “originally served as the LGPDs receptionist before pursuing a dream of becoming a police officer.” She first joined the department as receptionist in early February 2024 and was officially sworn in as an officer with La Grande last September before attending the DPSST academy.

The DPSST Basic Police Academy in Salem is a standardized training program for Oregon peace officers, and Bonzani completed the 16-week curriculum before graduating. With this major milestone behind her, Officer Bonzani will now move onto field training as she continues toward full operational duties.

For La Grande residents, Bonzani’s progression from department receptionist to sworn officer underscores the department’s ability to recruit and promote local talent. Her background as an EOU graduate and a La Grande native highlights a pipeline from regional education to local public service. The department’s announcement frames the graduation as both a professional achievement for Bonzani and a benefit to the La Grande community.

The La Grande Police Department provided the announcement and congratulatory statement upon Bonzani’s graduation. Local readers should expect the department to complete field training before assigning new officers to independent patrol responsibilities. Further details such as exact academy dates, field training length, and personal comments from Officer Bonzani were not included in the department statement.

Bonzani’s graduation marks a concrete step in her law enforcement career and signals continued investment in locally rooted officers. As she enters the field training phase, La Grande residents will likely see her transition into front-line work in the months ahead, reflecting the department’s emphasis on training and community-based hiring.