The Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) recently welcomed 10 new deputy sheriffs during a graduation ceremony at DLE’s Training Services Division.

As recruits, the deputy sheriffs participated in more than 1,000 hours of academic instruction and practical testing in constitutional and criminal law, ethical use of force, physical fitness, traffic enforcement, firearms and physical control tactics.

The new deputy sheriffs will refine their skills while paired with certified field training officers for 12 weeks.