{"id":59167,"date":"2025-11-21T11:02:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/59167\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T11:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:02:12","slug":"el-paso-county-sheriffs-office-welcomes-regional-academy-recruit-class-25-2-into-the-law-enforcement-profession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/59167\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office Welcomes Regional Academy Recruit Class 25-2 Into the Law Enforcement Profession"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal administered the Oath of Office to 37 POST-certified deputies during the El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office Regional Training Academy Class 25-2 Graduation Ceremony.<\/p>\n

The ceremony, held at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, also included the formal swearing-in of two new County Security personnel\u2014professionals entrusted with protecting community members who visit county facilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur County Security Officers carry a significant responsibility within our mission of public safety,\u201d stated El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal. \u201cThey serve as the first line of protection for everyone who enters our county facilities\u2014families visiting the Courthouse, neighbors seeking services at the Citizens Service Center, and families enjoying our parks and outdoor spaces. Their professionalism, vigilance, and commitment to service help ensure these spaces remain safe, accessible, and welcoming for everyone. I am proud to welcome them to our Office and grateful for their dedication to the citizens of El Paso County.\u201d<\/p>\n

Of the 37 graduating POST-certified Colorado Peace Officers:
\u2022 30 will continue their service with the El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office
\u2022 4 will serve with the Teller County Sheriff\u2019s Office
\u2022 1 will serve with the Lake County Sheriff\u2019s Office
\u2022 1 will serve with the Costilla County Sheriff\u2019s Office
\u2022 1 will serve with the Las Animas County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/p>\n

Recruit Class 25-2 began training on June 16, 2025. Twenty-three weeks later, these graduates stood ready to take the Oath of Office and serve as Colorado Peace Officers. This is the eighth class to graduate under the updated POST certification program since Sheriff Roybal took office in January 2023.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am incredibly proud to welcome these 37 dedicated men and women into the law enforcement community,\u201d said Sheriff Joseph Roybal. \u201cTheir discipline, commitment, and passion for service were evident throughout the 23-week academy. I appreciate the trust Sheriffs Mikesell, Speckman, Sanchez, and Navarette have placed in our training program\u2014each of their recruits is prepared to serve with honor and excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, each of you accepted the weight of the badge. It is more than a symbol\u2014it is a promise. A promise to defend the constitutional rights of every person you encounter, to stand firm in moments of uncertainty, and to respond with calm, courage, and compassion when others need help. You now carry a responsibility that extends far beyond a uniform. You carry the expectations of a community and the legacy of every peace officer who has come before you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations, Recruit Class 25-2. You are now part of something greater\u2014welcome to the peacekeeper family.\u201d<\/p>\n

The next POST-certified class from the El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office Regional Training Academy is scheduled to graduate in Spring 2026 and will include recruits from agencies across Colorado.<\/p>\n

To learn more about starting a career with the El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office, visit www.joinepso.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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