Today, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal administered the oath of office to 30 POST Certified El Paso County Deputies, two Teller County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, one Fremont County Sheriff's Office Deputy and one Fairplay Police Department Officer during the 24-1 Graduation Ceremony at Trace Church in Colorado Springs.

The 33 upstanding new deputies are the fourth class to graduate from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy with a 24-week POST certification requirement since taking office in January 2023.

“Today’s graduation is a reason to celebrate in our Office and across our communities,” said El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal.  “The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy continues to grow as we welcome established (and new) partners across the Pikes Peak region.  I thank Sheriff Mikesell, Sheriff Cooper, and Chief Worley for entrusting my Office to prepare and train their next generation of peacekeepers.  These strong, collaborative partnerships ensure well-trained, well-prepared members of law enforcement serve citizens across Colorado.  No matter how big or small, rural or metropolitan, the community calls home, their recruits will receive exceptional training under my watch.”

“As the 29th Sheriff of El Paso County, I look forward to continuing this interagency tradition and fostering strong bonds between those who serve across Colorado.”

The next Regional Training Academy POST-certified class will graduate in Fall 2024, with multiple state-wide law enforcement agencies represented.

To learn more about starting a career with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, go to www.joinepso.com.

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