Sabine Parish Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announces Sabine Parish Sheriff Deputy Eddie Jones Jr. graduated from Class 58 of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy on May 20. Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office held the graduation ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church on Linwood Avenue in Shreveport.

Deputy Jones received his Level 1 P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer certification by completing the 14 week training academy in south Caddo Parish. Deputy Jones received the Leadership Award presented by Sheriff Whitehorn and was chosen to speak at graduation.

Graduates from eight law enforcement agencies from northwest Louisiana participated in the event. They took the oath of office, received their badges, and took part in a special ceremony where family and friends assisted them in pinning their badges for the first time. Class participants completed over 516 hours of peace officer training in various areas, including law, patrol activities, traffic services, report writing, investigations, firearms, first aid, and criminal justice.

Deputy Jones is currently assigned to the Uniform Civil Division under Captain Keith Gentry.

Sheriff Mitchell, Chief Deputy Brad Walker, Captain Jesse Branam, Captain Gentry, and Captain Brennan Jones were in attendance to congratulate Deputy Jones. Sheriff Mitchell commends Deputy Jones for his dedication and commitment to the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Sabine Parish.