The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the graduation of three sheriff’s deputies from the 53rd session of St. Martin Sheriff’s Basic Training Academy.
The police academy is 15 weeks of classes that instruct officers throughout the Acadiana area. During the course, cadets are instructed in firearms qualifications, physical fitness, first aid/CPR, academic courses and must pass a State of Louisiana Police Officers Standard Training test to be certified as a peace officer.
During the graduation, the academy presents awards to the cadets who showed their hard work and dedication during the 15 weeks. Deputy Devin Johnson served as the class vice president, Deputy Brandy Marks was 1/10 away from top academic with a 94.2 percent average and was awarded the top notebook award. Deputy Chad Castille was awarded the most improved in physical fitness.
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz said, “Since being elected into office in 2006 my pledge was to have all deputies serving our citizens be professional and committed to a higher standard, and we have held true to that commitment”. Guidroz added that “I will continue to place certified deputies on the streets of St. Landry Parish to better serve the public and would like to commend the deputies for their hard work and dedication while in the academy.”
