Mashpee Wampanoag tribal member Amiyah Peters has reached an exciting and hard-earned milestone in her journey of service, recently being sworn in and graduating from the 79th Recruit Officer Course at the Plymouth MPTC Academy.

Many in the community have watched Amiyah grow into this moment. She has represented her Tribe as Powwow Princess, served in Youth Council leadership, completed a law enforcement internship with Mashpee’s school resource officer, and built early experience in public safety through dispatch work and service in the National Guard. She has always carried herself with strength, focus, and a real commitment to community.

Amiyah is also well known for her accomplishments as an athlete, including becoming Mashpee High School’s all-time leading scorer in girls basketball. The same determination, discipline, and heart that carried her on the court have clearly carried her into this next chapter as well.

She recently completed the academy’s demanding 21-week training program, which includes more than 800 hours of intensive instruction preparing recruits for the physical and mental demands of law enforcement. Reaching this point is no small accomplishment, and it is a proud moment not only for Amiyah and her family, but for the whole community.

We send our heartfelt congratulations to Officer Amiyah Peters and wish her safety, strength, and success as she begins this new chapter in her career.