CPSO cadet class 61

Cade class No. 61 began training Monday morning at the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Regional Training Academy.

SHREVEPORT, La. -- The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Regional Training Academy welcomed cadet class No. 61 on Monday.

A group of 12 recruits from multiple agencies entered the academy for the first time to receive training and education in accordance with the Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) standards, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. 

Over the next 14 weeks, the recruits will undergo comprehensive training in various areas, including officer survival skills, active shooter drills, officer-down scenarios, academics, and weapons qualifications. The training will also cover physical fitness, chemical weapons, legal aspects, defensive tactics, driving, diversity, professionalism, and other topics.

Class No. 61 is scheduled to graduate on Nov. 5.

The following agencies are represented: Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office, Office of Juvenile Justice, Ringgold Police Department, Coushatta Police Department and Southern University of Shreveport Police Department.