(Ouachita Parish) – Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Captain Ricky Bacle graduated from the 291st Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
The session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 47 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam, and includes members of law enforcement agencies from 26 countries, seven military organizations, and seven federal civilian organizations. Bacle joined OPSO August 1, 1994, at Ouachita Correctional Center. After 13 months, Bacle transferred to the Uniform Patrol Division. During that time, he served as a member of the SWAT Team and SWAT Sniper, and was promoted to Sergeant until January 2011, when he was promoted to Lieutenant. After serving the department in that capacity, and with many letters of commendation, he was promoted to Captain of the Training Division, where he now serves. Captain Bacle is responsible for all state mandated training and specialized job-related trainings each division requires, as well as maintaining records for all OPSO employees. Captain Bacle is also the Director of the North Delta Regional Training Academy, where law enforcement officers from the 12 parishes of Northeast Louisiana train to become POST Certified.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the FBI Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals and years of experience within their agencies to attend.