Captain Robert Chavis and Lieutenant Eric Wikstrom of the Bossier Sheriff’s Office (BSO) graduated from the prestigious National Command and Staff College on Oct. 11 in Harvey. The two BSO supervisors successfully completed the intensive 8-week online training from home, followed by two weeks of in-person instruction at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. At the conclusion of the program, Lt. Wikstrom was honored with the Top Graduate Award for Session 026.
Captain Chavis, an 18-year veteran of the BSO, currently serves as the Warden of the Bossier Parish Maximum Security Facility. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in the Emergency Operations team, the BSO Dive Team, and served as Road Crew Supervisor. He has also held the role of Assistant Warden for the Louisiana Department of Corrections at BSO.
Lt. Wikstrom, also an 18-year veteran, currently supervises the Joint Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT). He has a diverse background, having worked in Patrol, the K-9 Unit, and the Narcotics Unit. Additionally, Lt. Wikstrom has served as a member of the BSO SWAT Team for 15 years and currently holds the position of Team Commander.
“These two men have proven themselves as effective leaders at the Bossier Sheriff’s Office, and this rigorous training will only enhance their leadership skills and ability to serve our community even more effectively,” said Sheriff Julian Whittington.