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On November 13, 2025, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office held a graduation ceremony for Class 59 of the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, announced Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. The ceremony took place at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 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 participated in a special ceremony in which 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.

The following individuals are graduates: 
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office
- Marquadis Allen 
- Shonteria Clark 
- Yaron Hawthorne 
- Tommie Miller 
- Rashida Mourning-Clay 
- Sumner Scott 
Blanchard Police Department
- Shane Captain 
 Coushatta Police Department
- Cordarius Smith 
- Ryan Smith
 DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office
- Cory Vines
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport
- Masuni Johnson 
Office of Juvenile Justice
- Mykesha Brown 
Red River Sheriff's Office
- Quadarius Williams 
Webster Parish Sheriff's Office 
- Lacy Hay 

Congratulations to all the graduates!
The academy honored cadets for their exceptional achievements in four specific categories. Deputy Tommie Miller received the Firearms Award, Deputy Shonteria Clark earned the Physical Fitness Award, Deputy Yaron Hawthorne was honored with the Academic Award, and Deputy Shonteria Clark received the Leadership Award.

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