The Paris Police Department welcomed it newest Patrol Officer graduates on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
“We are excited to introduce to you; our latest patrol officer graduates. Please help us Welcome and always support Officer Kenneth Mayes and Officer Jarred Jackson as they begin their first phase as a Paris Police Officer.”
Officer Mayes and Officer Jackson were sworn in on Feb. 12, 2026 by Deputy City Clerk Skylar Unger.
City Mayor Mihir Pankaj, Paris PD Staff, Paris Junior College Criminal Justice Instructor Paul Guidry, along with family members of the graduates were present for the ceremony.

