DESOTO PARISH, La. – The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the graduation of three new correctional deputies from the Caddo Parish Sheriff Training Academy, with two of the graduates earning prestigious awards for their outstanding performances during training.
Sheriff Jayson Richardson announced that Deputies Madelyn West, Richard Armstrong and Brady Bishop successfully completed the academy and were recognized during a graduation ceremony held Friday afternoon, November 6, at Calvary Baptist Church.
All three graduates will begin their law enforcement careers serving in the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division.
In addition to completing their training, two of the deputies received three awards recognizing excellence in academics, firearms proficiency and physical fitness.
Deputy Brady Bishop earned two honors, receiving both the Top Shooter Award and the Top Physical Fitness Award. The recognitions highlight his performance in firearms training and physical conditioning throughout the academy.
Deputy Richard Armstrong received the Academic Award for achieving the highest overall grade among academy graduates, demonstrating exceptional academic performance during the training program.
Deputy Madelyn West also successfully completed the academy and will join Armstrong and Bishop as one of the department’s newest correctional deputies.
Sheriff Richardson and the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office expressed pride in the accomplishments of all three graduates, recognizing their dedication, hard work and commitment to preparing for careers in law enforcement.
The addition of the three deputies will strengthen the department’s Corrections Division as they begin their duties serving DeSoto Parish.
The sheriff’s office encouraged community members to congratulate West, Armstrong and Bishop on their graduation and welcome them as they begin their careers in public service.