POCAHONTAS, Arkansas — Deputy Michael A. Fontanez of the Cross County Sheriff’s Office was one of 39 officers who recently completed Basic Police Training Course 2024-A at the Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Training Academy in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
The 13-week, 589-hour course which began January 8 included instruction in standard police tactics, firearms, legal, educational, technical skills, and practical exercises. In each course, emphasis is placed on the officers achieving excellence in both academic subjects and firearms training. Each officer must maintain an academic score of at least 70% on each examination and consistently fire at least 80% during firearms training exercises to complete all phases of the course.
Graduation was held on April 4 at the Randolph County Development Center on the campus of Black River Technical College in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
