From Arkansas State Police
The Arkansas Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) announced the graduation of Class 2026-A from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Camden.
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.
“This class has demonstrated resilience and a strong sense of purpose from day one,” said Scott Williams, Camden ALETA Supervisor. “They have developed not only the skills required for the job, but also the mindset needed to serve their communities with honor.”
Special recognition and awards were presented to the cadets who attained the highest scores within the respective training categories listed as follows:
Academics:
1. Caroline Patterson, El Dorado PD
2. Jailen Miller, Monticello PD
3. Samuel Cole, Trumann PD
Physical Fitness:
1. Payton Hayes, Hot Springs PD
2. TIE – Donovan Harris, Ouachita Co. SO / Micxsael Rios, Hot Springs PD
3. Brady Parker, Hot Springs PD
Firearms:
1. Danny Crocker, Texarkana PD
2. Justin Cochran, Atkins PD
3. Riley Scruggs, AR State Univ. PD
Emergency Vehicle Obstacle Course (EVOC):
1. Dylan Lamb, Eureka Springs PD
2. Justin Cochran, Atkins PD
3. Chastin Stephens, Cleveland Co. SO
The graduates and their agencies are as follows:
Kami Piper, Warren PD – Class Leader
Calvin Johnson, South Arkansas College PD – Squad A Leader
Donovan Harris, Ouachita Co. SO – Squad A Asst. Leader
Hunter Allen, DeWitt PD
Keggan Baker, Heber Springs PD
Taryn Ballard, Arkansas Tech UD
Peyton Barbour, Johnson Co. SO
Landen Barringer, Pine Bluff PD
Reco Battles, Osceola PD
Heidi Bickham, Russellville PD
Noah Bramucci, Crittenden Co. SO
Allen Butler, Camden PD
Aubrey Butler, Texarkana PD
Dominick Castagna, Bull Shoals PD
Justin Cochran, Atkins PD
Wyatt Clark, Helena/West Helena PD – Squad B Leader
Mistie Mendez, Russellville PD – Squad B Asst. Leader
Samuel Cole, Trumann PD
Michael Cox, Bradley Co. SO
Danny Crocker, Texarkana PD
Jacob Deffenbaugh, Fordyce PD
Zachery Edgin, St. Francis Co. SO
Ethan Evans, Wynne PD
Caleb Fisher, Hot Springs PD
Cortney Fox, Jefferson Co. SO
Cameron Franks, Crossett PD
Lawson Gibbs, Camden PD
Mark Hughes, Hot Springs PD – Squad C Leader
Katelynn White, Ashley Co. SO – Squad C Asst. Leader
Christian Gomez, Hot Springs PD
Alexander Gongora, University of ARD
Cristopher Griffith, Magnolia PD
Payton Hayes, Hot Springs PD
Luke Hendrix, Wynne PD
Jameria Johnson, Helena/West Helena PD
Madison Jones, Searcy PD
Hunter Kilby, Hot Springs PD
Dylan Lamb, Eureka Springs PD
Daniel Lawson, Helena/West Helena PD
Whitney Smith, Russellville PD – Squad D Leader
Jesse Jackson, Pine Bluff PD – Squad D Asst. Leader
Kristopher Like, Wynne PD
Wesley Lishbrook, Hot Spring Co. SO
Jailen Miller, Monticello PD
Braxton Morefield, Arkansas State University PD
Derick Morrison, Pine Bluff PD
Marissa Murphy, Marked Tree PD
Layton Newsom, Helena/West Helena PD
David Owens, Texarkana PD
Brady Parker, Hot Springs PD
Victoria Pride, Eudora PD
Cody Richardson, Miller Co. SO
Micxsael Rios, Hot Springs PD
Clayton Priborsky, Baxter Co. SO – Squad E Leader
David Schrock, Arkansas Tech University PD – Squad E Asst. Leader
Cooper Roberts, Arkansas State University PD
Blaine Sanders, Magnolia PD
Riley Scruggs, Arkansas State University PD
Casey Simmering, St. Francis Co. SO
Nicholas Stacey, Garland Co. SO
Brent Staggs, Pike Co. SO
Chastin Stephens, Jefferson Co. SO
Daniel Stewart, Cleveland Co. SO
Joshua Swindle, White Co. SO
Matthew Tabory, Camden PD
Caroline Patterson, El Dorado PD – Squad F Leader
Granville Vaughan, Heber Springs PD – Squad F Asst. Leader
Austin Toler, Searcy PD
Felix Torres, Texarkana PD
Gunner Tyler, Lake City PD
Jesus Valdez, Camden PD
Hunter Whipple, Mountain Home PD
Larry Wilbanks, Russellville PD
Ryan Williams, Fulton Co. SO
Junior Wilson, Russellville PD
Katherine Wilson, Brinkley PD
Trevor Young, Clinton PD