The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the graduation of two sheriff’s deputies from the 56th session of St. Martin Sheriff’s Basic Training Academy. The sheriff’s office also had one other deputy attend the academy but was there for a refresher course do to a break in service. 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.
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz stated that “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”. Sheriff 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.”