The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Training Academy will close their latest session with the graduation of sixteen cadets. Graduation ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. on August 8, in the Louisiana Room at LDWF Headquarters in Baton Rouge. The new agents have completed 21 weeks of academy training. They entered the academy in March and have received schooling in many areas. They completed the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) basic police course, followed by specialized courses in wildlife, migratory game bird and fisheries enforcement. They also received numerous training certifications while maintaining a daily physical fitness regimen. The LDWF Enforcement Academy is recognized as one of the best wildlife enforcement programs in the nation.  At the graduation ceremony, LDWF Secretary James H. Jenkins Jr. will act as keynote speaker. Enforcement Division Administrator Colonel Winton Vidrine will present the graduation certificates and administer the oath of office.  Cadet Bobby Plescia, Class President, will also address the class and Captain Joey Broussard will present various awards to selected cadets.  Making up this year's class are: Joseph Arnaud, Russell Brack, Donnie Bozeman, Hal Bridges, Joel Cromp, Shawn Courville, Caldeen Gunter, Micah Hicks, Justin Lee, Donnie Leger, Toby Meyers, Brandon Miller, Bobby Plescia, Villere Reggio III, Ronny Robbins, Jason Romero and Ray Thomas.  Following graduation, the agents will be assigned to various districts across the state and will be paired with a field training officer. They will be a welcomed addition to the enforcement force with the Louisiana hunting season opening in September.