The Prince William County Police officers completed a 24-week course of training in several aspects of police work, including firearms, use-of-force decision-making, driver training, legal training, patrol techniques and investigations.
This is the most recent class of the county’s police academy, which started their training in July. The county hosts a new academy session in March, July and November of each year.
Congratulations to the following graduates!
Andrew C. Bischoff is a graduate of Pensacola Christian College in Florida, with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Officer Bischoff is assigned to work patrol in central Prince William County.
Jake A. Buck is a graduate of Timberlane Regional High School in Plaistow, N.H. He served in the U.S. Army (military police), attaining the rank of corporal prior to joining the Police Department. Officer Buck is assigned to work patrol in eastern Prince William County.
Nicholas F. Brooks is a graduate of the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg with a bachelor’s degree in communications. Officer Brooks is assigned to work patrol in central Prince William County.
Parker D. Hoover is a graduate of the Aaron Academy in Gallatin, Texas. Officer Hoover is assigned to work patrol in western Prince William County.
Gavin D. Huttner is a graduate of Kettle Run High School in Nokesville and is pursuing courses at Laurel Ridge Community College in Fauquier County. Officer Huttner is assigned to work patrol in western Prince William County.
Jason T. Jones is a graduate of George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., with a bachelor’s degree in criminology. He has family in law enforcement. Officer Jones is assigned to work patrol in eastern Prince William County.
Israel N. Lockhart is a graduate of Longwood University in Farmville, Va., with a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice. He serves in the U.S. Army Reserve at the rank of private. Officer Lockhart is assigned to work patrol in western Prince William County.
Jessica L. Lucas attends Northern Virginia Community College in Fairfax and is pursuing an associate degree in criminology. She served in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of staff sergeant prior to joining the Police Department. She has family in law enforcement. Additionally, she was the Class President of the 59th Session. Officer Lucas is assigned to work patrol in western Prince William County.
Jose A. Luyando Ortiz is a graduate of Mount Morris Central School in New York. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, attaining the rank of sergeant prior to joining the Police Department. He speaks Spanish. Officer Luyando Ortiz is assigned to work patrol in central Prince William County.
Tayvon M. McGraw is a graduate of New England College in Henniker, N.H., with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Officer McGraw is assigned to work patrol in eastern Prince William County.
Ryan E. Pajuelo is a graduate of Gar-Field Senior High School in Woodbridge and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He was a Police Cadet prior to attending Basic Recruit School. Officer Pajuelo is assigned to work patrol in eastern Prince William County.
Gracie A. Presley is a graduate of Warren County High School in Front Royal. She was a Police Cadet prior to attending Basic Recruit School. Additionally, she was the Class Guide of the 59th Session. Officer Presley is assigned to work patrol in central Prince William County.
LaKeysha L. Saldaña Ovando is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico at Carolina, with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a minor in law and society. She has family in law enforcement, and she speaks Spanish. Officer Saldaña Ovando is assigned to work patrol in eastern Prince William County.
Cole F. Sheehan is a graduate of Warren County High School in Front Royal and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal psychology at Louisiana State University of Alexandria. He has family in law enforcement. Additionally, he was the Class Vice President of the 59th Session. Officer Sheehan is assigned to work patrol in western Prince William County.
Ethan J. Sibley is a homeschooled graduate. He has family in law enforcement. Officer E. Sibley is assigned to work patrol in central Prince William County.
Muhammad A. Tariq is a graduate of the Punjab Group of Colleges in Faisalabad, Pakistan, and is pursuing an associate degree in criminology and criminal justice from Northern Virginia Community College in Woodbridge. He speaks both Urdu and Punjabi. Officer Tariq is assigned to work patrol in western Prince William County.
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