On May 20, 2025, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office held graduation ceremonies for Class 58 of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy, as Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr announced. The ceremony occurred at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue, Shreveport, LA.
Graduates from eight law enforcement agencies 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.
Graduates are: Cassandra Allen, Tristyn Burrell, Lamarion Love, Brandon Normand, Shonta Office, Fleneshia Taylor (Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office); Nicholas Crouch, Michael Hooker, Brendon Lee, Cason Link, Kylee McVey, Taylon Sproles (Bossier City Police Department); Justin Pepmiller, Brittany Wilcott (Desoto Parish Sheriff’s Office); Virginia Belle (Office of Juvenile Justice); Tony Smith III (Ringgold Police Department); Eddie Jones Jr., (Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office); Robetshabeundia Shine (Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office). Refreshers are Michele Mair (Canadian Pacific Kansas City Police) and Kerry Sikes (Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office).
The academy honored cadets for their exceptional achievements in four specific categories. Officer Nicholas Crouch received the Firearms Award, Deputy Justin Pepmiller was honored with the Academic Award, Officer Kylee McVey earned the Physical Fitness Award, and Deputy Eddie Jones Jr. received the Leadership Award.