The Arkansas Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) has announced the graduation of Class 2026-A from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Camden, including Pike County Deputy Brent Staggs, who is pictured here with Sheriff Travis Hill and Pike County Chief Deputy Shaun Furr.
The 77 graduating cadets represented 46 various departments during their completion of an intensive training program designed to prepare them for the responsibilities and challenges of a career in law enforcement. Their time at ALETA has tested their strength, sharpened their skills, and reinforced their commitment to service.
“Each graduate standing here today has earned their place through hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to doing what is right,” said ADLEST Director Chris Chapmond. “They are entering a profession that requires both strength and compassion, and we are proud to welcome them into the law enforcement community.” These cadets have received comprehensive training in areas including criminal law, firearms, defensive tactics, emergency response, and community engagement, preparing them to serve with integrity and professionalism.
