MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

DATE: JUNE 23, 2021

AGENCY: SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

LOCATION: WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS

TELEPHONE: (316) 660-3880

CONTACT: LIEUTENANT BENJAMIN BLICK

 

Thirteen Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Deputies will graduate from the Wichita/Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the Douglas Avenue Assembly of God, located at 4501 W Douglas, Wichita, Kansas. 

 

The newest law enforcement officers completed 24 weeks of basic academy training covering topics such as interpersonal communication, policy and procedure, legal issues, computer training, and defensive tactics. 

 

After graduation, the new deputies will begin several weeks of field training, where they will work as partners with veteran deputies.

 

A reception for the graduates, family members and honored guests will follow the ceremony at the Douglas Avenue Assembly of God.

 

Members of the news media are encouraged to attend.