Seven new deputies have joined the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The deputies were sworn in on Friday, June 3, 2016, at the Circuit Courthouse by Ms. Joan Williams, Clerk of the Circuit Court. Later that evening, an official graduation was held at LaPlata High School in LaPlata, Maryland.
Please join the Sheriff’s Office in welcoming the following new deputies:
Please join the Sheriff’s Office in welcoming the following new deputies:
Deputy Matthew R. Beyer
Deputy Shawn T. Bowie
Deputy Andrew W. Budd
Deputy Jason L. Bush
Deputy Tyler J. Payne
Deputy Shawn A. Shelko
Deputy Robert T. Trudell
The deputies completed a 28-week entrance level training program held at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy, in Nanjemoy, Maryland, which started on November 16, 2015, and ended on June 3, 2016. The training program included extensive instruction on criminal law, constitutional law, traffic law, patrol procedures, firearms, defensive driving and first-aid.
Deputy Andrew Budd was selected as the class speaker, and Deputy Jason L. Bush received recognition for his exemplary performance during firearms instruction.
The deputies will now begin extensive field training with a seasoned deputy. Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office welcome these officers to the law enforcement profession.
Additional Photos: http://bit.ly/23bVZbd