April 4, 2025
BENTON, Ark. — Twenty-five cadets of the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy Class 2025-A became law enforcement officers today during a graduation ceremony held at the Saline County Technical Career Center.
Over the course of the 13-week program, they completed approximately 649 hours of instruction and practical training, covering topics such as criminal law, traffic control, accident investigation, firearms training, and defensive tactics.
Lieutenant Governor Leslie Rutledge served as the keynote speaker, delivering heartfelt words of encouragement and congratulations to the officers and their families.
Special recognition and awards were presented to the cadets who attained the highest scores within the respective training categories listed as follows:
Academics:
1. Jared Morales, Conway P.D.
2. Randy Perkins, Bauxite P.D.
3. Ian Ryan, Conway P.D.
Physical Fitness:
1. Kenneth Condrey, Benton P.D.
2. Jonah Hargroves, Conway P.D.
3. Jared Morales, Conway. P.D.
Firearms:
1. Ian Ryan, Conway P.D.
2. Jonah Hargroves, Conway P.D.
3. Rodney Beasley, Arkansas State Hospital
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC):
1. Blake Gilmore, Faulkner Co. Sheriff’s Office
2. Benjamin Floyd, Morrilton P.D.
3. Jared Morales, Conway P.D.
The graduates and their agencies are listed as follows:
Devin Bingham, Arkansas State Hospital DPS – Class Leader
Mollie Blain, Saline Co. Sheriff’s Office – Squad A Leader
Jared Morales, Conway P.D.
Allen Daschke, Benton P.D.
Jimmy Byrd, Faulkner Co. Sheriff’s Office
Benjamin Floyd, Morrilton P.D.
Kenneth Condrey, Benton P.D.
Elizabeth Dearyan, Benton P.D. – Squad B Leader
Blake Gilmore, Faulkner Co. Sheriff’s Office
Ezekiel Harper, Faulkner Co. Sheriff’s Office
Devon Fitzgerald, Arkansas State Hospital DPS
Cesar Torres, Morrilton P.D.
Zetori Long, Benton P.D.
Jonah Hargroves, Conway P.D. – Squad C Leader
Randy Perkins, Bauxite P.D.
Jennifer Barrera, Garland Co.
Mark McElroy, Arkansas State Hospital DPS
Rodney Beasley, Arkansas State Hospital DPS
Hayden Jones, Saline Co. Sheriff’s Office
James Stubbs, Arkansas State Parks & Tourism – Squad D Leader
Joanna Mann, Arkansas State Hospital DPS
Jonathan Smart, Hot Spring County Sheriff’s Office
Alisson Quinonez, Hot Springs Village P.D.
Ian Ryan, Conway P.D.
Shaun Stokes, Lonoke Co. Sheriff’s Office