Two veteran Detroit Police Department officers will get a chance to further their education for free at Wayne State University. The pair - both of whom have been with the department for at least 15 years - are the first two selected for a new Chief's Scholars program. The program was announced today by Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Wayne Raskind and Detroit Police Chief James Craig. Under the program, Detroit officers will have the chance for a free master's degree in Wayne State's criminal justice program. The scholarships will be awarded annually. Sergeant Michael Dicicco and Sergeant Deana Leath are the first two recipients of the scholarship. "A comprehensive education is one of the core missions of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences," said Raskind. "To have these experienced officers in classrooms with other criminal justice students will vastly deepen the dialogue and learning experience for all involved."

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