Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy Celebrates 14th Graduating Class

Lincoln University Law Enforcement Academy Class #2025-14 graduated twelve new cadets on May 9, 2025.

Lincoln University of Missouri graduated twelve new law enforcement professionals at a commencement ceremony on May 9 in Pawley Theatre in MLK Hall on Lincoln’s campus. The newly minted officers make up the 14th class to complete the program of LU’s Law Enforcement Training Academy (LULETA) in Jefferson City. Launched in early 2021, LULETA is the only one of its kind, the first in the nation at an HBCU.

"Each graduating class represents more than just the end of an academy session—it represents the beginning of a lifelong commitment to public service. These men and women have met every challenge with discipline and determination, and I am proud to welcome them into the law enforcement community," said Chief Gary L. Hill, director of LULETA.

The 2025-14 graduating class included five female cadets.

The May 2025 graduating class included:

• Tammy Afualo
• Adrian A. Anzalone Pinheiro
• Emma Bax
• Kenzie Crader
• Blake Fischer
• Kevin M. Green
• Garrett J. Hentges
• Jeffrey M. Jones
• Ian Romig
• Ashley Sullivan
• Stephanie Tandarich
• Ryan Zoellner

Special Recognition:
Graduate Blake Fischer was also commissioned as an officer in the United States Army earlier the same day as part of the Army ROTC program. He received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Lincoln University during commencement exercises on Saturday, May 10.

View more photos from the event on the Lincoln University of Missouri Flickr page.