54 SHERIFF'S RECRUITS RUN FOR THEIR COLORS.Byline: Bhavna Mistry Staff Writer With a mission in mind, 54 cadets from the sheriff's training academy showed camaraderie and sportsmanship early Monday on a six-mile run around Valencia. Completing the 53-minute run in formation - with no quitters - was a final test before the trainees won the right to wear badges and uniform stripes until graduation from the academy on Dec. 30. ``It's sort of like a milestone in their training,'' said Sgt. Stacy Lee Stacy Lee Background Information Birthname: Stacy Lee Chamberlain Birthplace: Cedar City, Utah Occupation: Singer-Songwriter Genre: Rock Profile Stacy Lee is a singer-songwriter based in St. George, Utah. of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department This article is about the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department, not to be confused with the smaller Los Angeles County Police The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) is a local law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California. . Running in formation, the 54 trekked from College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. , where the academy is based, to the Valencia Town Center, through the mall and back to the college to earn their colors. ``It felt good,'' said Clifford Auldridge, 39, of Rosamond. ``We've been waiting 16 weeks. It's exciting to know we can wear the sheriff's badge on our uniform.'' Each cadet earned a badge, a silver sheriff's star and a gold-and-green shoulder patch shoulder patch n. A cloth patch bearing identifying markings, worn on the upper portion of the sleeve of a uniform. Noun 1. shoulder patch - patch worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to indicate rank with a bear logo. The cadets succeeded in a test not only of individual stamina but also of team spirit. ``Everyone had to run without falling out,'' said Auldridge. ``If one person falls out, no one can make it.'' Auldridge said one runner struggled a bit, but kept going. ``It's up to us to motivate them,'' said Auldridge. ``We gave her positive remarks to make her not want to quit. We were cheering her on.'' With their colors in hand, the training class will complete testing in academics, shooting, defensive tactics, physical training and driver's education The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. . ``The state sets a standard for peace officers,'' said Lee. ``We're anticipating that they'll all graduate.'' Academy Class 304 in Valencia, which started with 60 candidates, is among five classes now being trained by the Sheriff's Department. The others are being trained in Whittier. Recruits for the College of the Canyons academy come from northern Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County, including the Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, and Antelope valleys. This is the first class in Valencia since 1992. ``The classes stopped when the hiring slowed down,'' said Lee. ``Now they're in a demand.'' CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO (color) Officers escort 54 sheriff's recruits on a six-mile run through Valencia on Monday with no dropouts. The cadets earned badges. John Lazar/Staff Photographer |
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