The 99th Session of the Alexandria Regional Police Academy graduated 38 new law enforcement officers representing 13 agencies following 16 weeks of training.
The graduates completed the academy’s training requirements and passed the Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) examination, transitioning from cadets to police officers and deputy sheriffs.
Among the graduates were six new deputies joining the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division:
- Deputy T. Beebe
- Deputy J. Hale
- Deputy S. Laprairie
- Deputy A. Phillips
- Deputy B. Sanders
- Deputy Z. Wickens
Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood congratulated all 38 graduates, with special recognition for the six deputies joining his department.
The new Rapides Parish deputies will complete orientation and a Field Training Program over the next several weeks before beginning patrol duties in neighborhoods and communities throughout Rapides Parish.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office also expressed its support for the graduates and asked the public to keep the new deputies in their prayers as they begin their law enforcement careers.