{"id":355572,"date":"2026-06-11T01:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T01:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/355572\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T01:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T01:51:14","slug":"oakland-county-sheriff-credits-recruitment-strategy-for-expanded-academy-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/355572\/","title":{"rendered":"Oakland County sheriff credits recruitment strategy for expanded academy class"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aileen Wingblad
The Oakland Press, Sterling Heights, Mich.<\/p>\n

OAKLAND, Mich. \u2014 The Oakland County Sheriff\u2019s Office has welcomed 25 new patrol deputies who recently graduated from the Oakland Police Academy\u2019s 18-week training program.<\/p>\n

Deputy Tyler Sweers told The Oakland Press this latest graduating class is \u201cconsiderably larger\u201d than the department\u2019s recent historical average of sponsoring eight to 10 candidates per academy class over the past three years, and credits a comprehensive recruiting effort to attract \u201chighly-qualified candidates.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The academy\u2019s training program includes instruction in criminal law, patrol procedures, defensive tactics, firearms proficiency, emergency vehicle operations, crisis intervention, report writing and other critical law enforcement disciplines.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis day marks the beginning of an extraordinary career of service for these 25 new deputies,\u201d Sheriff Mike Bouchard stated following their May 29 graduation. \u201cGraduation is a significant accomplishment, but it is also just the first step. Each of these men and women has demonstrated the dedication, discipline, and commitment necessary to earn the privilege of wearing this badge and serving our community. At a time when recruiting and retaining quality law enforcement professionals remains a challenge across the nation, we are especially proud to welcome these outstanding individuals to our team.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe residents of Oakland County are gaining 25 well-trained, highly motivated deputies who have chosen a career of service to others. I congratulate them, thank their families for the support and sacrifices that helped them reach this day, and look forward to watching them make a positive difference in the communities they will serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new deputies are now assigned to the Field Training Officer program of the Homeland Security, Wellness and Professional Development Division, where their pay is funded through the sheriff\u2019s general fund budget. This training offers hands-on instruction and mentorship while working in communities throughout the county. Upon completing that training, they will be assigned to patrol duties throughout the 12 cities and townships that have law enforcement service contracts with the sheriff\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

Sweers said more than 150 employees have been hired by the sheriff\u2019s office over the past year, which is also \u201csignificantly greater than our historical average.\u201d And while the department has not yet achieved full staffing levels, \u201cour recruitment pipeline remains strong, and we are optimistic that continued efforts will bring us to or near full staffing in the foreseeable future.\u201d<\/p>\n

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