MDCC Law Enforcement Training Academy Graduates Twenty-Two

MOORHEAD, Miss. (Mar. 21, 2024) – On March 21, Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) held its Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Commencement in the Yeates Fine Arts Auditorium on the Moorhead campus. During the ceremony, the 22 cadets of Class 24-B76 became law enforcement officers. 
 
The event began with Christian Gulde of Southaven Police Department (P. D.) retiring the guidon. Candace Briggs of Horn Lake P. D. led a moment of silence. Travian Jeffries of Southaven P. D., Joshua Randall of Monroe Co. Sheriff’s Office (S. O.) and Tristan Tackett of Winona P. D. then posted the colors.
 
Shauntaurus Wicks of Horn Lake P. D. led an invocation, followed by LETA Director Amy Vanderford leading the Pledge of Allegiance. After Vanderford welcomed the attendees, she joined LETA Training Officer Wesley Hazelwood and Platoon Leader Joseph Tutor in presenting special recognitions and awards. Tutor was representing Oxford P. D.
 
Christian Williams of Greenwood P. D. then led the class response portion of the ceremony. Following the presentation of certificates, Hazelwood led the graduates in the Oath of Honor. Trevor Green of Olive Branch P. D. then closed with a benediction.
 
The MDCC Law Enforcement Training Academy is a Class I State Accredited Academy by the Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officers’ Standards and Training and offers all levels of training to law enforcement personnel throughout the Delta Region and the State of Mississippi. The MDCC LETA provides areas of training for basic, refresher, part-time, corrections officer, in-service and advanced training on the MDCC main campus located on Highway 3 in Moorhead, Miss.