By Peninsula Daily News

Deputy William Flores has graduated from the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA), Class 905.

Upon the completion of a 14-week field training program, Flores will be assigned to the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office’s West End detachment, according to a press release.

Flores has deep West End roots and prior experience working with the state Department of Corrections. He graduated from Forks High School and is a Makah Tribal member, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Flores graduated from the basic law enforcement academy on March 5.