OFFICERS GRADUATE FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY 2016

_{(Top, from left, Assistant Chief Scotty Hodges, James Bell, Ryne Besancon, and Brandus Howard)} 

The Benton Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of three officers from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Camden, Ark. on Friday, Dec. 16. The three officers are Ryne Besancon, James Bell, and Brandus Howard.

During their time at ALETA, the officers had to complete areas of training that included Defensive Tactics, Academics, Practical Exercises, Firearms, and Physical Fitness. Besancon, Bell and Howard successfully completed a twelve week Field Training Course within the department prior to attending the academy. 

All three have been assigned to the patrol division where they are currently working.