Prescott's local law enforcement community has bolstered its ranks with the graduation of Class 3 of 2024 from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Academy, which took place on Friday. The ceremony saw 15 new Detention Officers ready to embark on their careers, after having completed rigorous training, both mental and physical. In the words of Chief Deputy Jeff Newnum, captured by the official Yavapai County Sheriff's Office news release, the trainees were implored to "be an example and take pride in the badge and uniform you wear".
Not only did Newnum, a veteran at Yavapai County Sheriff's Office for almost 30 years, remind the graduates of their commitment to the public's safety, which is fundamental to the democracy and quality of life, he also asked them to "serve with meekness, which is absolute strength under control". Among the graduates standing out during the training, William Slusher, the Class Leader, acknowledged the trials faced by the group, declaring that "we faced many challenges, mental and physical, and we became a family. We each had to earn it, and we did," according to the information provided by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office announcement.
Individual accolades were awarded with Slusher taking home two awards for Academic Achievement, and Physical Fitness. Additional honorees included Benjamin Lawler who received the Overall Honor award, and Nicholas Miller recognized for Improvement in Physical Fitness. The other 12 graduates joining the force are Tyler Crain, Dalton Fortney, Jacob Gietl, Tyler Harris, Ellis Holliday, George Jeffries, Dustin Oen, Brian Olson, Benjamin Palm, Dylan Priest, Cindrella Richardson, and Earl Williams, all embodying the class motto, "No Excuses, Just Results," as mentioned by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.
For those interested in pursuing a law enforcement career with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, opportunities await and can be explored at ycsojobs.com or by calling (928) 708-9276, as indicated by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office website. Certain positions may also be eligible for a $5000 hiring bonus, an enticing incentive intended to attract committed individuals to the demanding field of public safety.
