29 Officers Graduate from Training Academy – Several from Saline County

Above photo of graduates provided by the Arkansas Department of Public Safety.

The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) is proud to recognize the graduation of Class 2026-A from the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA). The ceremony was in Benton at the Saline County Career Technical Center and included many graduates from Saline County. Read the list below.

After months of demanding training, these cadets have earned the distinction of becoming Arkansas law enforcement officers. Their journey through ALETA has required discipline, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to the principles of public service.

“Graduation from ALETA represents more than the completion of training, it marks the beginning of a career built on integrity and service,” said ADLEST Director Chris Chapmond. “These men and women have proven they are ready to serve their communities with honor and professionalism.”

The ALETA curriculum provides comprehensive training in legal instruction, tactical skills, crisis response, physical fitness, and ethical decision-making; ensuring each graduate is prepared for the realities of the profession.

“This class has shown exceptional determination and teamwork throughout the academy,” said Central ALETA Supervisor Scott Rosson. “They have earned this moment, and we are confident they will carry what they’ve learned here into their careers.”

The graduates and their agencies are as follows:

Jace Nicholson, Conway Police Department – Class Leader

Wesley Holt, Harrisburg Police Department – Assistant Class Leader

Joshua Bauer, Cabot Police Department – Squad A Leader

Abigale Huffman, Conway Police Department

Christopher Collier, Dardanelle Police Department

Hunter Clem, Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office

Daniel Carroll, Pine Bluff Police Department

Woody Brawley, Stuttgart Police Department

Tyson Davie, Conway P.D. – Squad B Leader

Jonathan Keeling, Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office

Casey McConachie, Shannon Hills Police Department

Kamelia Pearson, AR State Hospital DPS

Jacob King, Dardanelle Police Department

Christopher Kelly, Cherokee Village Police Department

Tamyiya Jack, Pine Bluff Police Department

Bryan Tankersley, Garland Co. S.O. – Squad C Leader

Steven Clement, Conway Police Department

Lindsey Severs, Harrison Police Department

Shaylee Ford, Saline County Sheriff’s Office

Caryn Ianacone, Maumelle Police Department

Cherie Drake, Manila Police Department

Anthony Desiderio, Conway Police Department

Paul Glass III, Bryant Police Department – Squad D Leader

Dylan Francis, Conway Police Department

Dalton Epperson, Saline County Sheriff’s Office

Colton Standridge, Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office

Scott Morris, Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office

Kevin Wolfe, Pottsville Police Department

Detrick Norwood, Pine Bluff Police Department

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

Academics:

1. Daniel Carroll, Pine Bluff Police Department

2. Caryn Ianacone, Maumelle Police Department

3. Hunter Clem, Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office

Physical Fitness:

1. Christopher Collier, Dardanelle Police Department

2. Jace Nicholson, Conway Police Department

3. Dylan Francis, Conway Police Department

Firearms:

1. Dylan Francis, Conway Police Department

2. Anthony Desiderio, Conway Police Department

3. Wesley Holt, Harrisburg Police Department and Abigale Huffman, Conway Police Department