Sheriff’s Office Announces Graduation Ceremony for 19-1 Detentions Academy

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the graduation ceremony for 18 deputies who have successfully completed the 19-1 Detentions Academy.  The graduation ceremony will be held today, May 10, 3:00 PM, at Village Seven Presbyterian Church, 4040 Nonchalant Circle South. 

The deputies completed a Detentions Academy that was developed to prepare and equip them with the knowledge and tools to work in a jail environment.  This was accomplished through a comprehensive detention specific program that included academic training,arrest control and firearms training.  Academy Instructors used modern training methods, technology, equipment and sites during their instruction.

We encourage all to attend and help us celebrate the graduation of these 18 new detention deputies.