The Jefferson County sheriff’s office announced that Sgt. Glenn Barnes Jr. graduated from the School of Law Enforcement Supervision session LXIII on Dec. 12.
SLES is a four-week program that focuses on leadership and advanced management education for Arkansas law enforcement supervisors.
Barnes has been employed with the sheriff’s office since July 1, 2011, and is a supervisor within the Uniformed Patrol Division.
“He continues to be a valuable asset within our agency, and we are proud of his accomplishment in graduating from SLES,” according to a news release. “We also look forward to the positive effect this will have on those he leads in accomplishing the mission of the JCSO.”
SLES provides an opportunity for law enforcement professionals to receive a foundation on which that can build progressive careers in leadership. Ultimately, the training prepares first-line and advanced-level supervisors for increased responsibility within the agencies and communities, according to the release.