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On November 5, 2026, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office held a graduation ceremony for Class 61 of the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, as announced by Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. The event took place at the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Re-Entry Building, located at 1125 Forum Drive, Shreveport, LA.

Graduates from four law enforcement agencies participated in the ceremony. They took the oath of office, received their badges, and shared a special moment as family and friends helped pin their badges for the first time. Class participants completed more than 516 hours of peace officer training in areas including law, patrol activities, traffic services, report writing, investigations, firearms, first aid, and criminal justice.

The graduates are:

**Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office**
- Jamaal Brown 
- Jeremy Evans 
- Courvausiour Malone 
- Elissia Williams  

**Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office**
- Richard Armstrong 
- Madelyn Arnold 
- Brady Bishop  

**Office of Juvenile Justice**
- Laterica Moss 

**Southern University**
- Leroy Tisby Jr. 

Congratulations to all the graduates!

The academy also recognized cadets for their outstanding achievements in four specific categories. Deputy Brady Bishop received both the Firearms Award and the Physical Fitness Award; Deputy Richard Armstrong received the Academic Award; and Officer Leroy Tisby Jr. received the Leadership Award.

For questions regarding this press release, please contact Breck Scott