JULY 24, 2025

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training proudly announces the graduation of Class 2025-B from the Northwest Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA).

This distinguished class includes 35 cadets representing 15 law enforcement agencies from across the region. Today’s ceremony marks the culmination of extensive training, discipline, and personal commitment as these individuals prepare to enter the law enforcement profession.

Throughout the 13-week academy, cadets received approximately 650 hours of instructional and practical training in areas such as criminal and constitutional law, firearms proficiency, emergency response, physical fitness, defensive tactics, and ethical decision-making. ALETA’s program is designed to prepare officers to meet the evolving challenges of modern policing while promoting trust and accountability within the communities they serve.

“Be a leader, not because it’s easy, but because it’s right,” said Bentonville Police Chief Ray Shastid, who served as the ceremony’s guest speaker.

Special recognition and awards were presented to the cadets who attained the highest scores within the respective training categories, which are listed as follows:

Academics:
1.  Jordan Myatt, Washington Co. S.O.
2.  Jarred Hall, Centerton P.D.
3.  Charles Birge, Springdale P.D.

Physical Fitness:
1.  Ean LaVelle, Rogers P.D.
2. John Ross, Rogers P.D.
3.  Ulises Ortiz-Pantoja, Rogers P.D.

Firearms:
1. Joshua Carter, Springdale P.D.
2.  Tyler Hollenbeck, Rogers P.D.
3.  Bryan Harp, Elkins P.D.

Emergency Vehicle Obstacle Course (EVOC):
1.  Brayden Cook Hardwick, Univ. of AR Fayetteville P.D.
2.  Tyler Hollenbeck, Rogers P.D.
3.  Brian Pohlmeier, Rogers P.D.

Servant Leadership Award: Jarred Hall, Centerton P.D.

The graduates and their agencies are as follows:

Justen Keating, Pea Ridge P.D. – Class Leader
Madeline Watts, Rogers P.D. – Assistant Class Leader
Josh Threewit, Washington Co. S.O. – Squad A Leader
Matthew Jones, Farmington P.D.
Hunter Vanderpool, Washington Co. S.O.
Emmanuel Manjarrez, Huntsville P.D.
Evan Johnson, Univ. of AR Fayetteville P.D.
Issac Williamson, Farmington P.D.
Tyler Hollenbeck, Rogers P.D.
Rigoberto Cervantes-Trenado, Rogers P.D.
Jorge Espitia, Gentry P.D.

Joshua Guillermo, Bentonville P.D. – Squad B Leader
Stephen Winkler, Eureka Springs P.D.
Colin Oldham, Rogers P.D.
Braden Murrell, Rogers P.D.
John Ross, Rogers P.D.
Joshua Tay, Siloam Springs P.D.
Joshua Green, Springdale P.D.
Rosemary Sulzen, Springdale P.D.
Edwin Batres, Siloam Springs P.D.

Steven Hernandez, Rogers P.D. – Squad C Leader
Bryan Harp, Elkins P.D.
Michael Wright, Pea Ridge P.D.
Ulises Ortiz-Pantoja, Rogers P.D.
Jarred Hall, Centerton P.D.
Jordan Myatt, Washington Co. S.O.
Joshua Carter, Springdale P.D.

Ean LaVelle, Rogers P.D. – Squad D Leader
Zachary Jones, Fayetteville P.D.
Grant Potter, Fayetteville P.D.
Brayden Cook Hardwick, Univ. of AR Fayetteville P.D.
Brian Pohlmeier, Rogers P.D.
Cameron Harrison, Washington Co. S.O.
Nolan Poindexter, Rogers P.D.
Charles Birge, Springdale P.D.