On Friday, June 25, the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy will host its 25th Law Enforcement Academy Graduation Ceremony. Commencement ceremonies will begin at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium of Foster High School, 4400 F.M. 723 in Richmond.
Pictured is the 25th Class of the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy: (top row) Simon Garcia, Christian Nichols, Erik Buihner, Justin Rodgers, Gabriel Cardenas, Ranson Fullinwider, Juan Ramirez, Jonathon Howell, Dwight Green; (next row) Lt. Matt Carter, Joseph Lacy, Jonathon Holdsworth, Aaron Aven, David Danielson, Rodney Grimmer, Kenneth Atkins, Matthew Drake, James Urban, Brad Easley, Brett Clairmont; (next row) Sgt. Carlos Castillo, Sgt. Angie Womble, Cyndi Villemaire, Lauren Griffith, Amanda Nguyen, Kourtlyn Young, Matthew Gobar, Cynthia Adair, Kayla Elwood, Christopher Arden, Charles Hill, Mindi Stephens, Joe Luera, Dottie Allen, Sgt. Darlene Pyka, Sgt. Mike Lorenz, Capt. Mike Patton and (front row) Joshua Gonzales, Purificacion Benitez, Rizkallah Ayoub, Buddy Torres, Jose Lazo, Irene Walger, Trey Gallardo and Matthew Carl.
Friday will mark the culmination of 21-weeks of intense classroom and physical training for these 37 cadets. Beginning Feb. 1 the cadets spent much of their time completing classroom training on criminal law, arrest procedures, community relations, and physical training. They have also received extensive training concerning defensive tactics, firearms, driving, physical fitness, first aid and crime scene procedures.
Near the completion of the Basic Peace Officer Course, the cadets demonstrate their proficiency with application of law, decision making and problem solving by participating in reality based training scenarios. These scenarios test the individuals’ ability to handle situations ranging from traffic stops, domestic disturbances, building searches; as well as, shoot or don’t shoot situations.
Upon successful completion of the state licensing examination, the cadets will receive their duty assignments with their respective law enforcement agency.
