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27 July 2006

Law Enforcement Academy
138th Basic Session Graduates

The graduation ceremony for the 138th Basic Training Class of the Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) was held Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at the Anniston City Center. The commencement speaker was the Honorable Drayton Nabers, Chief Justice for the Alabama Supreme Court.

The Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy offers four basic training courses per year. These courses are designed to provide the entry level law enforcement officer with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to begin their careers in law enforcement.

Sixty-three cadets attended the 138th Basic Session of JSU's Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) at McClellan for state-mandated police training. These 63 members of LEA's 138th graduating class took the oath of office upon graduating from the Academy.

Police departments screen potential cadets, hire them and send them through basic training at a cost of $4,000 to $6,000 each. Cadets attend this basic training session for 12 weeks. The 138th session began May 7, 2006.

Class Officers for the 138th Class include:
  • President: Xavier Bryant, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

  • Vice President: Steven Davis, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

  • Secretary/Treasurer: Rene Peebles, Bay Minette Police Department

  • Secretary/Treasurer: Chaplain: Jeffery Bearden, Scottsboro Police Department
Award Winners for the 138th Class include:
  • Directors Award: Xavier Bryant, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

  • Firearms Award: Kelly Crawford, Alabama Department of Forensic Science

  • Academic Award: Robert Sewell, Auburn Police Department
The LEA candidates for certification for the 138th Session are:
  1. Valencia M. Aaron, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
  2. Darrin L. Alexander, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  3. Rebecca A. Armstrong, Fort Payne Police Dept.
  4. DeRamus A. Austin, Bessemer Police Dept.
  5. Larry T. Bagley, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  6. Jeffery C. Bearden, Scottsboro Police Dept.
  7. Bryan D. Berry, Scottsboro Police Dept.
  8. Leroy L. Brooks, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  9. Xavier D. Bryant, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  10. William R. Buechner Jr., Auburn Police Dept.
  11. Lindsay D. Bumpers, Bessemer Police Dept.
  12. Andrew C. Burnham, Decatur Police Dept.
  13. Jerame H. Conn, Albertville Police Dept.
  14. Tami T. Conway, Anniston Police Dept.
  15. Kelly L. Crawford, Alabama Dept. of Forensic Science
  16. Sheronda C. Cross, Alexander City Police Dept.
  17. Bruce L. Daily, Russellville Police Dept.
  18. Steven D. Davis, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  19. Kristi M. Denson, Pell City Police Dept.
  20. Damien Dorsey, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  21. Darrell E. Downing, Auburn Police Dept.
  22. Jason G. Dreibelbis, Port Authority Police Dept
  23. Judson R. Easterwood, Alabama Dept. of Conservation-Wildlife
  24. Courtney M. Eklund, Scottsboro Police Dept.
  25. Sheldon M. Estes, Piedmont Police Dept.
  26. Cameron W. Fillingim, Escambia Co. Sheriff's Office
  27. Lawrence L. Flute, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  28. Todd A. Griffith II, Tallapoosa Co. Sheriff's Office
  29. Timothy L. Hall, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  30. Michael S. Hamilton, Scottsboro Police Dept.
  31. Stephanie J. Heatherly, Muscle Shoals Police Dept.
  32. Brandi C. Hinton, Madison Police Dept.
  33. Lucas D. Hogan, Hartselle Police Dept.
  34. Jeremy L. Hudson, Cullman Police Dept
  35. Matthew S. Hudson, Decatur Police Dept.
  36. Eddie L. Jackson, Auburn Police Dept.
  37. Jose M. Jaramillo, Auburn Police Dept.
  38. Nathan E. Johnson, Piedmont Police Dept.
  39. Matthew M. Lane, Madison Co. Sheriff's Office
  40. Matthew S. Langley, JSU Police Dept.
  41. Stephen C. Ledbetter, Sylacauga Police Dept.
  42. Rachel C. Lewis, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  43. Rodarius D. Mauldin, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  44. Jared D. McPhaul, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  45. Phillip J. Momern, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  46. Rene F. Peebles, Bay Minette Police Dept.
  47. Danny A. Pettus, Scottsboro Police Dept.
  48. Jonathan R. Phillips, Fort Payne Police Dept.
  49. John F. Ramsey Jr., Fort Payne Police Dept.
  50. Teresa D. Scott-Bolton, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  51. Robert J. Sewell, Auburn Police Dept.
  52. Chad M. Sheffield, Russellville Police Dept.
  53. David A. Smith, Port Authority Police Dept.
  54. Anthony W. Stevens, Decatur Police Dept.
  55. Jason M. Strachan, Alabama Dept. of Conservation-Marine Police
  56. Nancy D. Turner, Alabama A& M University Police Dept.
  57. Bryon R. Vodenichar, Phenix City Police Dept.
  58. Tony A. Willliams, Piedmont Police Dept.
  59. Whitney E. Wilson, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  60. Suzanne M. Wolfe, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  61. Mark J. Young, Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles
  62. Robert M. Young, Decatur Police Dept.
  63. Steven M. Zdanowicz, Phenix City Police Dept.
LEA staff members include: Mr. Billy Duckett, Director; Mr. Greg Glaze, Basic Training Coordinator; Mr. Matt McCullars, Basic Training Coordinator; Mr. Brian Staude, Advanced Training Coordinator; Mrs. Jan Whitten, Administrative Assistant; and Miss Abbey Teague, Basic Training Secretary.