Sheriff’s academy graduates

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy graduated nine of the 12 cadets who began training in February.
Sheriff Mark Hebert congratulated the graduates of Session 56 on their Peace Officer Standards and Training certification and completion of the POST Level I academy on May 25.
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy prepares cadets to meet the challenges facing today’s law enforcement officers by training to high standards of professionalism in policing. The cadets of Session 56 underwent over 500 hours of instruction and training.
Under the direction of Captain Brian Charpentier, cadets achieve a level of mental and physical skill and conditioning that contributes to a positive police culture and equips them to excel at meeting evolving public safety needs. Among the extensive curriculum and certification programs are criminal and traffic law, ethics and standards of conduct, first aid and CPR, community policing, crisis intervention, crime prevention, defensive tactics, firearms training and physical conditioning. Cadets are also taught the value of respect, selfless service, compassion, and integrity.
The 14 weeks of training culminated with the administration of the Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) test. The cadets successfully completed the training academy and passed the POST test.
Sheriff Hebert addressed the graduates at the graduation ceremony held at the Bayou Vista Community Center Wednesday morning.