Sabine Parish Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announced that four deputies have successfully completed the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Level II Basic Peace Officer Certification, marking an important milestone in their law enforcement careers.

Deputies Peyton Lewing, Chase Higginbotham, Max Peter, and Haydon Rezzoffi graduated on Oct. 14 from the 59th Session of the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Corrections Academy, held in Alexandria.

Over the course of 11 weeks, deputies representing multiple law enforcement agencies—including Rapides, Allen, Beauregard, Caldwell, Grant, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes, as well as the Winnfield Police Department—completed more than 330 hours of professional training. Their curriculum included: Criminal Law, First Aid & CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, De-escalation Techniques, Electronic Control Devices, High-Risk Prisoner Transport, Defensive Tactics, and Firearms Proficiency.

Deputy Max Peter was specially recognized with the prestigious “Top Gun” Award for earning the highest firearm qualification score in his class—a significant accomplishment highlighting his skill and dedication.

The four deputies will now serve in the Corrections Division at the Sabine Parish Detention Center under the leadership of Warden Berlion Sweet and Assistant Warden Kaylynn Remedies.

Sheriff Mitchell praised the graduates for their hard work and commitment. “These deputies have shown exceptional dedication to their training and to the people of Sabine Parish,” he said. “Their achievements reflect the high standards of our agency and our mission to protect and serve with professionalism.”

The Sheriff’s Office continues to invest in advanced training to ensure the safety and security of the community, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in law enforcement.