PIERRE, S.D. – In a significant moment for law enforcement in South Dakota, 45 recruits are set to mark the completion of their rigorous training at the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. The graduation event, scheduled for Friday at the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center, will be presided over by Attorney General Marty Jackley.
These recruits have undergone an intensive 13-week course involving 520 hours of challenging coursework. Representing 24 various state, Tribal, and local law enforcement agencies, the completion of this program certifies them as qualified law enforcement officers ready to serve across South Dakota.
The training curriculum for these recruits was comprehensive, spanning several key areas of law enforcement. They received in-depth instruction in law, practiced arrest control tactics, honed their skills in firearms, vehicle handling, and gained critical knowledge in conducting criminal investigations.
Among the graduates are individuals from local communities who are poised to make significant contributions back in their jurisdictions. These include officers from the Box Elder Police Department, McCook County Sheriff’s Office, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, Pennington County Sheriff’s Department, and the Rapid City Police Department.
Notable graduates include Garrett Knuth and Brandon Reiter from Box Elder, Todd Obele, Jr. from McCook County, Kaytonna Bartlett from the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and Ronin Rodriguez from the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety. Pennington County will boast new deputies Isaac Broussard and Annyka Petrik, while Rapid City Police Department will welcome Royal Bauer, Ethan Bishop, Tyler Cameron, Kaidan Hopson, and Shelby Swets among their ranks.
The ceremony, set to begin at 10 a.m., showcases the diverse nature of South Dakota’s commitment to bolstering public safety and supporting law enforcement education. This event is a culmination of dedication and hard work by the recruits and a testament to the robust training framework that South Dakota puts forth to maintain high standards in law enforcement.
This initiative not only enhances the safety and security of the communities these officers will serve but also fortifies the state’s law enforcement agencies with well-trained and ethically grounded officers. As these new graduates embark on their careers, they carry with them the extensive training and preparedness to effectively meet the challenges of modern policing.
As the community looks forward to the positive impacts these officers will undoubtedly bring, the significance of continuous training and development in law enforcement is once again underscored through this event.
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