Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft addressed the 97th Session Graduating Class of the Alexandria Regional Police Academy, where three Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies completed their training.

Deputy Jeffery Townson Jr., Deputy Gavin Hicks, and Deputy Tristen Welch were among the graduates recognized during the ceremony.

Sheriff Craft congratulated the new officers and the entire graduating class on their accomplishment and wished them success as they begin their service in law enforcement.