May 2026

Sheriff Casey, Sgt. Juarez, and Sgt. Mauck Complete FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute Course

On May 15, Sheriff Sean Casey, Sgt. Myrna Juarez, and Sgt. Brian Mauck completed FBI-LEEDA's Command Leadership Institute Course. The Command Leadership Institute focuses on tangible best-practice strategies and techniques for those in command-level assignments, covering topics like Ethical and Command Decision-Making, Resilient Leadership, and more.

Additionally, Sheriff Casey was awarded the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award as this course completes the final of three FBI-LEEDA core leadership courses: Supervisor Leadership Institute (SLI), Command Leadership Institute (CLI), and Executive Leadership Institute (ELI).

ASO’s Project Lifesaver Team Awarded Community Champions Award

On May 21, members of the Alexandria Sheriff's Office Project Lifesaver Team were awarded the Community Champions Award by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. For their work in recovering a missing elderly resident.

The Project Lifesaver initiative and team exemplify the Sheriff's Office's commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting our most vulnerable residents. This program, established in 2008, employs technology in conjunction with existing public safety protocols to assist in locating missing individuals who may wander due to conditions such as dementia, autism, or other cognitive impairments.

Three Sheriff’s Deputies Graduate from CIT Training Course

On May 22, three deputies with the Alexandria Sheriff's Office graduated from CIT Training. CIT is Crisis Intervention Training, which helps officers learn to safely de-escalate a situation and provide assistance to those experiencing behavioral or mental health crises. The course focuses on several areas, including active listening, body language, and calming communication tactics; recognizing symptoms of major mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities; and more. Providing training opportunities and learning how to best care for those in our community is a key priority for Sheriff Casey and the entire Alexandria Sheriff's Office.

Additionally, Sheriff Casey was presented with a special award at the class graduation, as a thank you for his commitment and participation in the CIT training course over the years.

Alexandria Sheriff’s Office Launches New Cadet Program

In spring of 2026, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office launched an all-new Cadet Program. This six-month pilot program is designed to introduce young adults to careers in law enforcement and prepare them for future opportunities within the office. The program is intended to mentor cadets interested in becoming deputy sheriffs upon reaching the required hiring age. Applicants must be high school seniors or between 18 and 20 years old. They must also complete a background investigation similar to the one required for deputy sheriff applicants. Cadets are hired as paid part-time employees and may work up to 24 hours per week. The Public Safety Cadet provides administrative support for Office operations while participating in law enforcement training programs. This entry-level position offers exposure to the diverse functions and responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office, serving as a starting point for individuals aspiring to a career in public safety and law enforcement.