Matthew Nutt, CHS class of 2012, recently graduated from the LAPD Police Academy. Mr. Nutt enlisted in the United States Marine Corps July 23, 2012 and was promoted to Corporal in 2014. He spent seven months on the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit out of Okinawa in 2013.

After his four years of service, Mr. Nutt quickly became a recruit for the LAPD Police Academy. He was the class leader for 36 academy participants and received top honors for his physical fitness and dedication.

Mr. Nutt assumed his duties for the LAPD on November 1.

“Matthew wanted to be a police officer since he was seven years old,” his family shared. “We are very proud of his accomplishment.”