The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office recently hosted the annual True Blue Drew Criminal Law Update.Over 82 law enforcement officers from across Sabine Parish were in attendance, which included Sheriff Aaron Mitchell, Chief Deputy Brad Walker, 11th Judicial District Assistant Attorney Ronnie Brandon, and Judge Cade Cole- candidate for Louisiana Supreme Court District 3 consisting of 10 parishes including Sabine.

Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jeff Cox and 2nd Judicial Assistant District Attorney Tammy Jump presented the criminal law update training to law enforcement. They informed Deputies of new laws and changes to the laws which went into effect this year.

Sheriff Mitchell thanked everyone in attendance and commended his Deputies for their hard work and dedication to training.

Judge Drew and his team have taught the law of search and seizure and the criminal code to some three thousand peace officers across Louisiana every year. They published two books annually to explain amendments passed by the Louisiana legislature. Their popular “True Blue Drew Book” explains criminal law amendments in simple terms.

Judge Drew passed away in December 2023. The True Blue course has been taught in Sabine Parish for over 35 years. Chief Deputy Walker said Judge Harmon Drew Jr will be sorely missed.